Matrices & Determinants
Properties of determinants
Grade 12

Question:

<p>If \det(A)=4 and \det(B)=5, then \(\det((AB)\)^{-1}) equals:</p>
<p>(A) 1/20</p>
<p>(B) 20</p>
<p>(C) 1/4</p>
<p>(D) 1/5</p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: det((AB)^{-1}) = 1 / (det $A$ \times det $B).
1. $\det(AB)$=4 \times 5=20 2. Inverse \Rightarrow 1/20
Correct Answer: 1

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