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Let A be a matrix such that A·1203 is a scalar matrix and 3A=108. Then, A2 equals :
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Options:
  • A 40-3236
  • B 36-3204
  • C 360-324
  • D  4-32036
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 36-3204

Let A=abcd

Now, A.1203=abcd1203=a2a+3bc2c+3d is a scalar.

 c =0, 2a+3b=0, a=2c+3da=3d

Given, 3A=108

A=10832=12ad-bc=ad=12

3dd=12d2=4 a=3d

 a2=3d2=9d2==9×4=36 and

 2a+3b=0b=-2a3=-2×63b=-4

Now, A2=ab0dab0d=a2ab+bd0d2=36-3204

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