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Find the value of (-1/8) divided by (3/4). A) 1/6 B) -3/2 C) -1/24 D) -2/3

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The division (-1/8) divided by (3/4) is performed by multiplying (-1/8) with the reciprocal of (3/4) which is (4/3), yielding the value -1/6. However, if the question's options are accurate and free of typographical errors, there may be an error in the question.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are asked to find the value of (-1/8) divided by (3/4). We need to remember that dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So, (-1/8) divided by (3/4) is the same as (-1/8) multiplied by (4/3). You multiply numerators together to get the new numerator and the denominators together to get the new denominator. Hence, (-1/8)*(4/3) is -4/24 which simplifies to -1/6, so the answer is not in the provided options. However, if the given options are correct and the question is free of typing errors, there could be a mistake in the question itself.

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