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If A is semy square matrix of order 3 and det $\mathrm{A}=5$, then what is $\operatorname{det}\left[(2 \mathrm{~A})^{-1}\right]$ equal to?
MathematicsDeterminantsNDANDA 2016 (Phase 2)
Options:
  • A $1 / 10$
  • B $2 / 5$
  • C $8 / 5$
  • D $1 / 40$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $1 / 40$
$|A|=5 \Rightarrow|2 A|=2^{3} \times 5=40$
$\Rightarrow\left|A^{-1}\right|=\frac{1}{|A|} \Rightarrow\left|(2 A)^{-1}\right|=\frac{1}{|2 A|}=\frac{1}{40}$

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