Question:

Let A and B be two \(3 × 3\) matrices such that AB = I and |A| =\(\frac{1}{8}\). Then |adj (B adj(2A))| is equal to

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

A and B are two matrices of order \(3×3\)

and AB = I, |A|=\(\frac{1}{8}\)

Now, |A||B|=\(1\)

|B|=\(8\)

\( |adj(B(adj(2A))| \)

\(= |B(adj(2A))|^2\)

\(|B|^2|adj(2A)|^2 = 2^6|2A|^{2×2 }\)

=\(2^ 6.2^{ 12}.\frac{1}{2 ^{12}}=64\)

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Concepts Used:

Matrices

Matrix:

A matrix is a rectangular array of numbers, variables, symbols, or expressions that are defined for the operations like subtraction, addition, and multiplications. The size of a matrix is determined by the number of rows and columns in the matrix.

The basic operations that can be performed on matrices are:

  1. Addition of Matrices - The addition of matrices addition can only be possible if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  2. Subtraction of Matrices - Matrices subtraction is also possible only if the number of rows and columns of both the matrices are the same.
  3. Scalar Multiplication - The product of a matrix A with any number 'c' is obtained by multiplying every entry of the matrix A by c, is called scalar multiplication. 
  4. Multiplication of Matrices - Matrices multiplication is defined only if the number of columns in the first matrix and rows in the second matrix are equal. 
  5. Transpose of Matrices - Interchanging of rows and columns is known as the transpose of matrices.