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Let S={n:1n50 and n is odd}. Let aS and A=10a-110-a01. If ΣaSdetadjA=100λ, then λ is equal to
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Options:
  • A 218
  • B 221
  • C 663
  • D 1717
Solution:
1756 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 221

We know that

Adj A=An-1

Here n is 3×3 matrix

so Adj A=A3-1=A2

Now find A=10a-110-a01

=1+a2

Now Adj A=A2=1+a22

Now 

ΣaSdetadjA=Σ1+a22=100λ

22+42...+482+502=100λ

412+22...+252=100λ

4×25×26×516=100λ

221=λ

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