The value of [(0.96)³- (0.1)³] / [(0.96)² + 0.096 + (0.1)²] is :

• A. 0.36
• B. 0.86
• C. 0.56
• D. 0.46

Answer: (B)

Given expression=[(0.96)³ - (0.1)³] / [(0.96)² + (0.96 x 0.1) + (0.1)²]= [(a³ - b³) / (a² + ab + b²)] = (a - b)= (0.96 - 0.1)= 0.86