Perform the Operation $$\frac { - 1 } { 8 } \div \frac { 2 } { 5 }$$

question 41

Multiple Choice

Perform the operation. $$\frac { - 1 } { 8 } \div \frac { 2 } { 5 }$$

• A) \(\frac { 16 } { 5 }\)
• B) \(516\)
• C) \(- \frac { 5 } { 16 }\)
• D) \(- \frac { 16 } { 5 }\)
• E) \(\frac { 5 } { 16 }\)

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