Perform the indicated operation: $\left( - \frac { 9 } { 2 } \right) \div \left( \frac { 3 } { 8 } \right)$
A) $\frac { 27 } { 16 }$
B) $- 12$
C) $- \frac { 27 } { 16 }$
D) 12

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Dividing by a fraction is equivalent to multiplying by its reciprocal. So, $-\frac{9}{2} \div \frac{3}{8}$ becomes $-\frac{9}{2} \times \frac{8}{3}$. Simplifying this gives $-12$.

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Perform the Indicated Operation $\left( - \frac { 9 } { 2 } \right) \div \left( \frac { 3 } { 8 } \right)$