Question

Which number is the reciprocal of 1/6?

A.- 1/6


B.0




C.6




D.12

Answer 1

reciprocal is where you flip the fraction so 1/6 becomes 6/1
C. 6

Answer 2

`\hbox{reciprocal of } a=(1)/(a)\\ a=(1)/(6)\\ (1)/(a)=(1)/((1)/(6))=1\cdot6=6 \Rightarrow C`