If y is the reciprocal of a rational number x, then the reciprocal of y is ______.

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\frac{x}{y}

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\frac{y}{x}

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Solution

The correct option is A x
If y is the reciprocal of a rational number x

$y = \frac{1}{x}$
Reciprocal of y is given by $\frac{1}{y} = \frac{1}{\frac{1}{x}} = x$

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