The sum of the two numbers is 12 and their product is 35. What is the sum of the reciprocals of these numbers ?

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The sum of the two numbers is 12 and their product is 35. What is the sum of the reciprocals of these numbers ?

[A].	12/35
[B].	1/35
[C].	35/8
[D].	7/32

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

Let the numbers be a and b. Then, a + b = 12 and ab = 35.

	a + b	=	12			1	+	1		=	12
	ab		35			b		a			35

Sum of reciprocals of given numbers =	12
	35

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