Is Multiplying the Inverse Better or Worse?

Question

When dealing with double data types is multiplying by the inverse better or worse?

Which way is faster? Which way uses

Answer 1

The answer will depend on the architecture of the executing environment. In general, divisions are usually slightly more costly than multiplication on most processors.

So unless this is actually a performance concern, I probably wouldn't worry about it. Pick the conversion factor that's more understandable.