Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

If for the non-singular matrix A, A2 = I, then what is \( { A}^{-1 } \).

Options:

A

I

O

None

Correct Answer:

A

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A

$A^2=I$

$A^{-1}(A^2)=A^{-1}.I$  [Pre-multiplying by $A^{-1}$]

$A=A^{-1}$   $[I.A=A]$