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If y be the reciprocal of rational number x, then the reciprocal of y will be
(a) x
(b) y
(c) xy
(d) yx
Solution:
Given y is the reciprocal of rational number x that means 1/x = y
Then, multiply with x/y on both sides
1/y = xy/y = x
Therefore, the reciprocal of y is x.
✦ Try This: The reciprocal of the rational number 3/7 is 7/3,then what is the reciprocal of 7/3?
Reciprocal means interchanging numerator and denominator
Hence, the reciprocal of 7/3 would be 3/7 which is the same as the given number.
☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1
NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 20
If y be the reciprocal of rational number x, then the reciprocal of y will be (a) x, (b) y, (c) xy, (d) yx
Summary:
If y be the reciprocal of rational number x, then the reciprocal of y will be x
☛ Related Questions:
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