Every rational number has a reciprocal. Is the following statement true or false

Solution:

Given the statement that every rational number has a reciprocal.

We know that a rational number is in the form p/q

To find reciprocal, we need to interchange the numerator and denominator

We can write it as q/p

Hence, proved

✦ Try This: The reciprocal of 3/2 is

The reciprocal of 3/2 can be computed as interchanging numerator and denominator

Hence, it is 2/3

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Sample Problem 6

Every rational number has a reciprocal. Is the following statement true or false

Summary:

Hence proved the statement, every rational number has a reciprocal

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