Easy MCQ +4 / -1

If A is a 3×3 matrix with det(A) = 2, then det(2A) =

  1. A 4
  2. B 8
  3. C 16 Correct answer
  4. D 2

Solution

det(kA) = kⁿ det(A) for n×n matrix. For 3×3: det(2A) = 2³ × det(A) = 8 × 2 = 16.

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Matrices and Determinants · Topic: Determinants

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