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If $\mathrm{A}=\left[\begin{array}{ll}3 & 4 \\ 5 & 6 \\ 7 & 8\end{array}\right]$ and $\mathrm{B}=\left[\begin{array}{lll}3 & 5 & 7 \\ 4 & 6 & 8\end{array}\right]$, then which one of the following is correct?
MathematicsMatricesNDANDA 2012 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $\mathrm{B}$ is the inverse of $\mathrm{A}$
  • B $\mathrm{B}$ is the adjoint of $\mathrm{A}$
  • C $\mathrm{B}$ is the transpose of A
  • D None of the above
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $\mathrm{B}$ is the transpose of A
We have,
$A=\left[\begin{array}{ll}3 & 4 \\ 5 & 6 \\ 7 & 8\end{array}\right]$
$\mathrm{A}^{\mathrm{T}}=\left[\begin{array}{lll}3 & 5 & 7 \\ 4 & 6 & 8\end{array}\right]=\mathrm{B}$
$\therefore \mathrm{B}$ is the transpose of $\mathrm{A}$

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