Question

What is the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{3}$?

• A. -1
• B. 1
• C. -3

Answer 1

The correct option is C -3

The reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by interchanging the numerator and the denominator.

$\text{Reciprocal of}\frac{1}{3}\text{=}\frac{1}{\frac{1}{3}}\text{=}1\times \left(\frac{3}{1}\right)\text{= 3}$