Perform the indicated operation.
-2.21 ÷ 0.074 (Round to the nearest hundredths when necessary.)
A)2.99
B)3.04
C)29.86
D)30.36

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To divide 2.21 by 0.074, we can use long division or a calculator. Using a calculator, we get 29.86486486... Rounded to the nearest hundredths, the answer is 29.86. Therefore, the best choice is C. To divide the given numbers, we need to move the decimal point of the divisor (0.074) to the right until it becomes a whole number.

0.074 × 1000 = 74

Now we can proceed with the division:

2.21 ÷ 74 = 0.02986

Rounding to the nearest hundredths, we get:

0.02986 ≈ 0.03

Therefore, the answer is 29.86, which is choice C.

Perform the Indicated Operation