Question

I divide my favorite number by its reciprocal , the quotient is 10 times as large as my favorite number. My favorite number is..

A. 1/10
B. 1/5
C. 1/2
D. 10

Answer 1

10

Explanation:

x is the favorite number

x÷
`(1)/(x)` = 10x (flip the fraction and multiply)

`x^(2)`=10x (divide both sides by x)

x=10

Answer 2

1/10

Explanation: