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Given that a is a negative integer and b is a positive integer, if ab , then 1a1b.


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Solution

The correct option is A False
In the question, it is given that ab, then 1a1b, given that both a and b are different integers.
If both sides of an inequation are positive or both are negative, then on taking their reciprocals, the sign of inequality reverses.

Hence option B is the correct answer.

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