The reciprocal of a non-zero rational number q/p is the rational number q/p. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

The reciprocal means interchanging numerator and denominator

So, if the rational number is p/q, then its reciprocal is q/p

If the rational number is q/p, then its reciprocal is p/q

Hence, the given statement is false.

✦ Try This: The reciprocal of a non-zero rational number 2/3 is ____.

The reciprocal means interchanging numerator and denominator

So, if the rational number is p/q, then its reciprocal is q/p

The reciprocal of 2/3 is 3/2.

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 61

The reciprocal of a non-zero rational number q/p is the rational number q/p. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

The reciprocal of a non-zero rational number q/p is the rational number q/p. This statement is false

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