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Which of the following matrices will not have a determinant?(a) \(\begin{bmatrix}4&2\\5&4\end{bmatrix}\)(b) \(\begin{bmatrix}1&5&4\\3&6&2\\4&8&7\end{bmatrix}\)(c) \(\begin{bmatrix}5&8&9\\3&4&6\end{bmatrix}\)(d) \(\begin{bmatrix}1&2\\5&4\end{bmatrix}\)I have been asked this question in an interview for job.My question is taken from Determinant in division Determinants of Mathematics – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) \(\begin{bmatrix}5&8&9\\3&4&6\end{bmatrix}\)

Explanation: Determinant of the MATRIX A=\(\begin{bmatrix}5&8&9\\3&4&6\end{bmatrix}\) is not possible as it is a rectangular matrix and not a square matrix. Determinants can be calculated only if the matrix is a square matrix.


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