Answer: The correct option is (C) 
Step-by-step explanation: We are given to choose the correct simplification for the following expression :

We will be using the following property of exponents :

So, the simplification of expression (i) is as follows :

Thus, the correct simplification of the given expression is 
Option (C) is CORRECT.
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10- 8.72=8.720
13- 2.573<2.753
16- 2.97, 2.714, 2.09, 2.007
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