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If A is a square matrix of order 5 and det A = 1/9, then what is det |(3A)-1| equal to? 1. 1/812. 1/273. 1/94. 1/125 |
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Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1/27 Concept: Let A is a square matrix having order n. det A-1 = 1/(det A) Calculation: Here, det A = 1/9 det |(3A)-1| = (3-1)5 det (A-1) .....(∵ Order = 5) = \(\frac {1}{3^5}\)× 1/detA = \(\frac {1}{3^5}\)× 9 = 1/33 = 1/27 Hence, option (2) is correct. |
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