Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 5 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$ be such that $A^{-1} = kA$, then $k$ is equal to

Options:

19

$\frac{1}{19}$

$-\frac{1}{19}$

$-19$

Correct Answer:

$\frac{1}{19}$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → $\frac{1}{19}$ ##

$A^{-1} = kA$

$\frac{1}{-19} \begin{bmatrix} -2 & -3 \\ -5 & 2 \end{bmatrix} = k \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 3 \\ 5 & -2 \end{bmatrix}$

$∴ k = \frac{1}{19}$