1. Understand the problem:
Given a square matrix A satisfying \( A^2 = A \), we need to find \( (I + A)^3 \).
2. Expand \( (I + A)^3 \):
Using the binomial expansion:
\[ (I + A)^3 = I^3 + 3I^2A + 3IA^2 + A^3 \]
3. Simplify using \( A^2 = A \):
Since \( A^2 = A \), then \( A^3 = A^2 = A \). Thus:
\[ (I + A)^3 = I + 3A + 3A + A = I + 7A \]
Correct Answer: (B) 7A + I