Two point charges of and are separated by in vacuum

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Problem

Two point charges of

+3.0\,\mu\text{C}

and

-2.0\,\mu\text{C}

are separated by

0.25\,\text{m}

in vacuum. Which value is closest to the electric potential energy of the system? (a)

-8.6\times10^{-1}\,\text{J}

(b)

+0.22\,\text{J}

(c)

-0.22\,\text{J}

(d)

-2.2\times10^{-2}\,\text{J}