Zero has ___________ reciprocal

Solution:

Zero is neither negative nor positive

0 can not be written in form of p/q except as 0/1

So, the reciprocal of it is 1/0

We know that 1/0 is undefined

Hence, zero has no reciprocal.

✦ Try This: The reciprocal of 6/7 is__.

The reciprocal of a negative rational number is obtained just by interchanging numerator and denominator.

Hence, it is 7/6.

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

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 31

Zero has ___________ reciprocal

Summary:

Zero has no reciprocal

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