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If \(A(\operatorname{adj} A)=\left[\begin{array}{lll}5 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 5 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 5\end{array}\right]\), then the value of \(|A|+|\operatorname{adj} A|\) is equal to

  1. A 25
  2. B 5
  3. C 125
  4. D 30
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(D) 30

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Given \(A(\operatorname{adj} A) = 5I\), where \(I\) is the identity matrix of order \(3 \times 3\). Using the property \(A(\operatorname{adj} A) = |A|I\), we compare the given matrix with \(|A|I\).…