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Let P = [pij] and Q = [qij] be two square matrices of order 3 such that qij = 2(i+j-1)pij and (Q) = 210. Then the value of ( adj( adj P)) is:

  1. 81
  2. 16
  3. 124
  4. 32

Answer

(2) 16

Solution

qij = 2-1 2i 2j pij

Taking 2-1 out of every entry, 2i out of row i and 2j out of column j:

(Q) = (2-1)3 21+2+3 21+2+3 (P) = 29 (P)

⇒ 29 (P) = 210 ⇒ (P) = 2

For a matrix of order n: ( adj( adj P)) = ( P)(n-1)2

∴ ( adj( adj P)) = 2(3-1)2 = 24 = 16

Answer: (2)

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  1. 22
  2. 20
  3. 24
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  1. 13
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  1. 22
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  3. 24
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  1. 820
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