Fill in the Blank with the Proper Symbol $- 10.39$

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank with the proper symbol ( , or = ) to make a true statement. $- 10.39$ ________ $- 10.72$

A) $- 10.39 < - 10.72$
B) $- 10.72 = 10.72$
C) $- 10.39 = 10.39$
D) $- 10.39 > - 10.72$
E) $- 10.39 = - 10.72$