Question

The reciprocal of $\frac{1}{8}$ is .

• A. -8
• B. 8
• C. $\frac{-1}{8}$
• D. $\frac{1}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B 8

$\because$ Multiplicative inverse/reciprocal of '$a$' is '$\frac{1}{a}$'.

$\therefore$ The reciprocal of $\frac{1}{8}$ = $\frac{8}{1}$ or 8.