When the numbers $0.28,-0.2,2.8,-8.2$ are listed in increasing order, the correct order is

(A) $-8.2,-0.2, \quad 0.28, \quad 2.8$

(B) $2.8, \quad 0.28,-0.2,-8.2$

(C) $-8.2,-0.2,2.8,0.28$

(D) $2.8, \quad 0.28,-8.2,-0.2$

(E) $-0.2,-8.2, \quad 0.28, \quad 2.8$
When these four numbers are listed in increasing order, the two negative numbers come first, followed by the two positive numbers.

Of the two positive numbers, 0.28 and 2.8 , the number 0.28 is the smallest.

Of the two negative numbers, -0.2 and -8.2 , the number -8.2 is the smallest.

Therefore, the correct order is $-8.2,-0.2,0.28,2.8$.

ANSWER: (A)