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COMEDK · Maths · 21. Matrices

Kiran purchased 3 pencils, 2 notebooks and one pen for ₹41.
From the same shop Manasa purchased 2 pencils, one notebook and 2 pens for ₹ 29, while Shreya purchased 3 pencils, 2 notebooks and 2 pens for ₹44.
The above situation can be represented in matrix form as \(A X=B\).
Then \(|\operatorname{adj} A|\) is equal to

  1. A \(-1\)
  2. B \(1\)
  3. C \(-9\)
  4. D \(9\)
Verified Solution

Answer & Solution

Correct Answer

(B) \(1\)

Step-by-step Solution

Detailed explanation

Coefficient matrix: \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 3 & 2 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\) Applying \(R_3 \to R_3 - R_1\): \(|A| = \begin{vmatrix} 3 & 2 & 1 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 0 & 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix}\) Expanding along \(R_3\):…