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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Will give medal Which number is the reciprocal of 1/5? A. -5 B. -1/5 C. 0 D. 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The reciprocal is the fraction flipped over.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So 1/5 would be...? @preteenpony

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D? I don't know

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, D is correct.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Here is an example

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ok thanks

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The reciprocal of 5/10 is 10/5, because it is switched around, or flipped over.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So 1/5 = 5/1, and 5/1 is the same as 5.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks!

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