Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If the matrix $\begin{bmatrix}2 & 4 & 5\\4& 2& 3\\K & 3 & 2\end{bmatrix}$ is a symmetric matrix, then the value of K is :

Options:

-5

0

5

1

Correct Answer:

5

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (3) → 5

$\begin{bmatrix}2 & 4 & 5\\4& 2& 3\\K & 3 & 2\end{bmatrix}=\begin{bmatrix}2 & 4 & K\\4& 2& 3\\5 & 3 & 2\end{bmatrix}$

$⇒K=5$