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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2025

If the matrix \(\left[\begin{array}{ccc}3 & 2 a & -5 \\ 4 & 0 & b \\ -5 & 3 & 10\end{array}\right]\) is symmetric, then the value of \(5 a+2 b\) is :

  1. A 6
  2. B 10
  3. C 16
  4. D 20
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(C) 16

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For a symmetric matrix, \(A_{ij}=A_{ji}\). \(2a = 4 \Rightarrow a = 2\) \(b = 3\) \(5a+2b = 5(2)+2(3) = 10+6 = 16\)
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