Question 2
EasyOriginal question. Which of these is always true?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
For positive numbers, taking reciprocals reverses the order: the larger number has the smaller reciprocal.
So . The others reverse true facts: , , .
Worth noting
forgets that multiplying by reverses the sign.
- Concept
- Reciprocals of positive numbers
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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