KCET2013MathematicsMatrices
If the determinant of the adjoint of a (real) matrix of order 3 is 25 , then the determinant of the inverse of the matrix is
Options
- A0.2
- B5
- C1 [5] 625
- D0.2
Correct answer
D. 0.2
Step-by-step solution
Given, the determinant of the adjoint of a (real) matrix of order 3 is 25 . i.e., | adj A|=25...(i) We know that, | adj A|=|A|^ n-1 (here, n=3 ) |A|³⁻¹=|A|²=25 [from Eq. (i)] |A|= 5 |A⁻¹ |=|A|⁻¹= 1 |A| = 1 5 = 0.2 (by property)