Approximate the Number Using a Calculator $$\mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.5 }$$

question 24

Multiple Choice

Approximate the number using a calculator. Round the answer to three decimal places.
- $$\mathrm { e } ^ { - 0.5 }$$

• A) -0.607
• B) 0.607
• C) -1.359
• D) 0.907

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