Question

What is the reciprocal of -8?

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

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{-1}{8}$

A reciprocal of a number gives 1 as product, when multiplied with the number itself.
Reciprocal is obtained by exchanging the numerator and denominator. So,
$\text{Reciprocal of -8}=\frac{1}{-8}=\frac{-1}{8}$