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If 0 < a < b, which comparison is correct?

A1/a > 1/b
B1/a = 1/b
C1/a < 1/b
D1/a < 0
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/a > 1/b
For positive a and b, taking reciprocals reverses their strict order.
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