Matrices & Determinants
Inverse of a matrix
Grade 12

Question:

<p>If \det(A) = 3, then \det(k\(A\)^{-1}) for \(3 \times 3\) matrix is:</p>
<p>(A) \(k^3\)/3</p>
<p>(B) \(k^3\)/27</p>
<p>(C) k/3</p>
<p>(D) \(k^3\)/9</p>

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: det(kA^{-1}) = k^3 \times det(A\)^{-1}) = k^3 / \(\det(A)\).
1. \(\\(\det(A)\)^{-1})=1/3 2. \det(k\(A\)^{-1})=\(k^3\) \times (1/3) 3. = \(k^3\)/3
Correct Answer: 1

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