1 is the only number which is its own reciprocal, state whether the statement is True or False

Solution:

As we know that the reciprocal of 1 is 1. It is the only number whose reciprocal is the number itself. Hence, the given statement is true.

When the product of two numbers is 1, they are said to be reciprocals of each other.

The reciprocal of a number is also defined as the division of 1 by that number.

✦ Try This: Find the reciprocal of 9/7.

To solve the above problem you can follow the fraction rules and use the definition of reciprocal

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise Problem 52

1 is the only number which is its own reciprocal, state whether the statement is True or False

Summary:

1 is the only number which is its own reciprocal. Yes, the given statement is true

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