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Multiplication of Negative Numbers

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What is the quotient, when a non-zero rational number is divided by its additive inverse?

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Solution

The correct option is C -1
The additive inverse of a number is given by its negative.
So, the additive inverse of a will be -a.
Hemce, $a \div (- a)$ = -1
The correct answer is 'C'

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