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Question
If y be the reciprocal of rational number x, then the reciprocal of y will be ______.
Options
x
y
`x/y`
`y/x`
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Solution
If y be the reciprocal of rational number x, then the reciprocal of y will be x.
Explanation:
If y be the reciprocal of rational number x,
i.e. `y = 1/x` or `x = 1/y`
Hence, the reciprocal of y will be x.
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