Functions Question 625

Question: If $ f(x)=\frac{x}{x-1}=\frac{1}{y} $ , then $ f(y)= $

[MP PET 1995, 97]

Options:

A) x

B) $ x+1 $

C) $ x-1 $

D) $ 1-x $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

$ f(x)=\frac{x}{x-1}=\frac{1}{y}\Rightarrow \frac{-1}{x-1}=\frac{y-1}{y} $ {Applying dividendo}
$ \Rightarrow \frac{x-1}{-1}=\frac{y}{y-1},\Rightarrow -x+1=f(y). $