Question

What is the multiplicative inverse of 1/2 ?

Answer 1

Answer:

2/1 = 2..................

Answer 2

The multiplicative inverse of 1/2 is equal to 2.

Step-by-step Explanation

To be found: To find the multiplicative inverse of 1/2.

Solution:

• Given a number 1/2

• The multiplicative inverse or reciprocal is the number which upon multiplication with the original number gives a value of one.

• The multiplicative inverse of a number x is given as 1/x.

Here, the original number given is 1/2

$\implies x=1/2$

So, the multiplicative inverse, $1/x=\frac{1}{1/2 } \\\implies 1/x=2$

Therefore, 2 is the multiplicative inverse of 1/2.

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