Find the quotient.
--11.94 ÷ 3
A) 4.38
B) 3.98
C) -3.98
D) -4.38

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To divide decimal numbers, we move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then, we move the decimal point in the quotient (the answer) the same number of places to the right. 
So, -11.94 becomes -119.4 when the decimal point is moved one place to the right. 
Then, we can perform the division: 
-119.4 ÷ 3 = -39.8 
But we need to move the decimal point in the quotient back one place to the left to get the final answer: 
-11.94 ÷ 3 = -3.98 When dividing a negative number by a positive number, the quotient is negative. 
-11.94 ÷ 3 = -3.98

Find the Quotient. --11.94 ÷ 3