Question:

If A ⋅ adj(A) = [ -2 0 0 ]
[ 0 -2 0 ]
[ 0 0 -2 ], then |adj(A)| equals:

Updated On: Apr 23, 2025
  • -2
  • -4
  • 4
  • 8
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

We know the identity: 
A ⋅ adj(A) = |A| ⋅ I 
⇒ |A| ⋅ I = [ -2 0 0 ] 
[ 0 -2 0 ] 
[ 0 0 -2 ] 
⇒ |A| = -2 
Also, for a 3 × 3 matrix, 
|adj(A)| = |A|^(n-1) = |A|² = (-2)² = 4

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