Mathematics
Assertion (A) : Multiplicative inverse of .
Reason (R) : For every non-zero rational number 'a', there is a rational number such that .
Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation for A.
Both A and R are correct, and R is not the correct explanation for A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false, but R is true.
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We know that,
The multiplicative inverse of any number a is it's reciprocal i.e. .
So, reason (R) is true.
The reciprocal of .
So, assertion (A) is true.
∴ Both A and R are true and R is correct reason for A.
Hence, option 1 is the correct option.
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