The reciprocal of 0 is
(a) 1
(b) -1
(c) 0
(d) Not defined

Solution:

Given number is 0

The reciprocal means inter hanging numerator and denominator.

Here, the denominator is 1

So, by interchanging we get 1/0

We know that 1/0 is not an undefined number

Hence, the reciprocal of 0 is not defined.

✦ Try This: The reciprocal of 1/2

Here, the numerator is 1 and the denominator is 2

By interchanging we get 2/1

Hence, the reciprocal is 2.

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

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 18

The reciprocal of 0 is (a) 1, (b) -1, (c) 0, (d) Not defined

Summary:

The reciprocal of 0 is not defined

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