The multiplicative inverse of $- 3$ is

$3$

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$- 1$

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$\frac{- 1}{3}$

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$\frac{1}{3}$

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Solution

The correct option is C
$\frac{- 1}{3}$

The multiplicative inverse of $- 3$ is $\frac{- 1}{3}$
Because $(- 3) \times \frac{(- 1)}{3} = 1$
$∴$ The correct option is C.

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