JEE MainMathematicsMatrices and DeterminantsMCQ+4 / −1
Let be a matrix such that is a scalar matrix and |3A| = 108. Then A2 equals :
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
- Let and suppose is a scalar matrix.
A scalar matrix has the form , so Hence,
- Compute .
Since its determinant is Therefore,
So,
- Use the condition .
For a matrix, Thus,
Now, Since we get
Thus,
- Compute .
so
Therefore,
=\begin{bmatrix}36&-32\\0&4\end{bmatrix}.$$ 5. Compare with the options. This matches $$\boxed{\begin{bmatrix}36&-32\\0&4\end{bmatrix}}$$ which is option **D**.More from Matrices and Determinants
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