Question

What is the value of the quotient if a non-zero rational number is divided by its additive inverse?

• A. $1$
• B. $-1$
• C. $0$
• D. $2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $-1$

The additive inverse of a rational number is the negative of that number. So, when any number is divided by its negative, the quotient will be $-1$.

Example: The additive inverse of $3$ is $-3$, and $\frac{3}{-3}=-1$