Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Matrices

Question:

If $A = [a_{ij}]$ is a square matrix of even order such that $a_{ij}=i^2-j^2$, then

Options:

A is a skew-symmetric matrix and $|A|=0$

A is symmetric matrix and $|A|$ is a square

A is symmetric matrix and $|A|=0$

none of these

Correct Answer:

none of these

Explanation:

We have, $a_{ij}=i^2-j^2$

$∴a_{ji} = j^2-i^2 ⇒ a_{ij} = - a_{ji}$

Thus, A is a skew-symmetric matrix of even order.

We know that the determinant of every skew-symmetric matrix of even order is a perfect square and that of odd order is zero.

Hence, option (4) is correct.