Question

What is the multiplicative inverse of $-6$ ?

• A. $-6$
• B. $6$
• C. $\frac{-1}{6}$
• D. $\frac{1}{6}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{-1}{6}$

Multiplicative inverse of a number can be obtained by interchanging the numerator and denominator of that number. Thus, for $-6$ it is $\frac{1}{-6}$ or $\frac{-1}{6}$.