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What is the reciprocal of 3 - 1/5?

1/3
1/4
5/16
4/13

The correct answer is: 1/3

The reciprocal of a number is the number that, when multiplied by the original number, equals 1. In this case, the reciprocal of 3 - 1/5 would be 1 divided by the original expression. Out of the given choices, only A provides the correct reciprocal of 3 - 1/5 which is 1/(3-1/5). The other options, B, C, and D involve incorrect calculations or do not provide the reciprocal of 3 - 1/5. Therefore, A is the correct answer.