Question

If we divide $1$ by a fraction $x$, we get ______ $x$.

• A. same fraction as
• B. reciprocal of
• C. double of
• D. half of

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

reciprocal of

Every number has a reciprocal except 0 $(\frac{1}{0}$ is undefined$)$. The reciprocal is shown as $\frac{1}{x}$.

When we multiply a number by its reciprocal we get $1$

$\Rightarrow$ If we divide $1$ by $x$, we get reciprocal of $x$.