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Let A and B be two 3×3 non singular matrices, such that det ATBA=27 and det AB-1=8. Then det BTA-1B=
MathematicsDeterminantsTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2021 (05 Aug Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 332
  • B 116
  • C 1
  • D 16
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 332

Given, det.ATBA=27

ATBA=27

A2B=27                    .....i

Also, detAB-1=8

AB=8

B=A8                   .....ii

From i

A2A8=27

A=6

From ii,

B=A8=68=34

detBTA-1B

=BTA-1B

=B2A=3426

=9166=332

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