Multiplicative inverse of a negative rational number is

a positive rational number

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a negative rational number

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Solution

The correct option is B
a negative rational number

The multiplicative inverse of a negative rational number is a negative rational number. If $- a$ is a negative rational number, $\frac{- 1}{a}$ is its multiplicative inverse.

$For example, - 5 \times \frac{1}{- 5} = 1$

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Multiplicative inverse of a negative rational number is:
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