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Question
The multiplicative inverse of `(3/2)^2` is not equal to `(2/3)^-2`.
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
a is called the multiplicative inverse of b, if a × b = 1.
Put `b = (3/2)^2`
So, `a xx (3/2)^2 = 1`
⇒ `a = (3/2)^-2`
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