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If each element, of a determinant of third order with value $A$, is multiplied by 3 , then the value of newly formed determinant is
MathematicsDeterminantsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (25 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A 3A
  • B 9A
  • C 27A
  • D -27A
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 27A
Since, we know that, if $P$ is any matrix of order n.
Then, $|K P|=K^n|P|$, where $K$ is constant.
Given $|P|=A$, where $P$ is of order 3 .
$$
\therefore \quad|3 P|=3^3|P|=27 A
$$

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