If y is the reciprocal of a rational number x, then the multiplicative inverse of y will be .
A
x
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
y
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
xy
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
yx
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is Ax If y is the reciprocal of a rational number x, then y=1x Now, multiplicative inverse of y is y−1. Here, y−1=1y=11x=x ∴ multiplicative inverse of y is x.