The reciprocal of ______ does not exist.

Solution:

We have to find the number for which reciprocal does not exist.

Reciprocal means an expression which when multiplied by another expression, gives unity (1) as a result.

The reciprocal of any quantity is, one divided by that quantity.

Now, consider the number zero

Reciprocal of zero = 1/0 = undefined

Therefore, the reciprocal of zero does not exist.

✦ Try This: Find the reciprocal of 1/5

Given, the number is 1/5

We have to find the reciprocal of the given number.

Reciprocal of 1/5 = 1/(1/5)

= 5

Therefore, the reciprocal of 1/5 is 5.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 36

The reciprocal of ______ does not exist.

Summary:

The reciprocal of zero does not exist

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