Find the value of the following expression correct to three decimal places,rationalizing the denominator if needed. Given $\sqrt{2} = 1.414$,$\sqrt{3} = 1.732$,and $\sqrt{5} = 2.236$.
$\frac{1}{\sqrt{3} + \sqrt{2}}$

  • A
    $0.318$
  • B
    $1.235$
  • C
    $0.956$
  • D
    $2.248$

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