Question

Which of the following is correct?

• A. Determinant is a square matrix
• B. Determinant is a number associated to a matrix
• C. Determinant is a number associated to a square matrix
• D. All of the above

Hint:

The determinant is a number calculated from a square matrix and provides important properties about the matrix.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the definition of determinant.
A determinant is a scalar value that can be calculated from a square matrix.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is that the determinant is a number associated with a square matrix.
Final Answer: \[ \boxed{C} \]