Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

The number of all possible matrices of order $3×4$ with each entry 1, 2 or 3 are :

Options:

$2^{12}$

$2^{3}$

$3^{12}$

$3^{2}$

Correct Answer:

$3^{12}$

Explanation:

Matrix order: 3×4 → total entries = 3*4 = 12

Each entry can be 1, 2, or 3 → 3 choices per entry

Total number of matrices = $3^{12}$

Answer: $3^{12}$