alleryStart learning →If 0 < a < b, how do 1/a and 1/b compare?
A1/a > 1/b
B1/a < 1/b
C1/a = 1/b
DNo relation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/a > 1/b
For positive numbers, taking reciprocals reverses the order, so the smaller number has the larger reciprocal.
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