4 DETERMINANTS – REGULAR 2025 PAPER
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1
If \(\begin{vmatrix} -1 & 2 & 4 \\ 1 & x & 1 \\ 0 & 3 & 3x \end{vmatrix} = - 57\), the product of the possible values of \(x\) is :
(A) \(- 24\) (B) \(- 16\) (C) \(16\) (D) \(24\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: Expand the determinant along the first row.
\[ \Delta = (-1) \cdot \begin{vmatrix} x & 1 \\ 3 & 3x \end{vmatrix} - 2 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 1 \\ 0 & 3x \end{vmatrix} + 4 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} 1 & x \\ 0 & 3 \end{vmatrix} \]
\[ = -1 \cdot (x \cdot 3x - 1 \cdot 3) - 2 \cdot (1 \cdot 3x - 1 \cdot 0) + 4 \cdot (1 \cdot 3 - x \cdot 0) \]
\[ = -1 \cdot (3x^2 - 3) - 2(3x) + 4(3) \]
\[ = -3x^2 + 3 - 6x + 12 = -3x^2 - 6x + 15 \]
Given \(\Delta = -57\), so:
\[ -3x^2 - 6x + 15 = -57 \Rightarrow -3x^2 - 6x + 72 = 0 \]
Multiply by \(-1\): \(3x^2 + 6x - 72 = 0\).
Divide by 3: \(x^2 + 2x - 24 = 0\).
Factorise: \((x + 6)(x - 4) = 0 \Rightarrow x = -6 \text{ or } x = 4\).
Product of roots = \((-6) \times 4 = -24\).
✅ Correct Option: (A) \(-24\)
2
If \(M\) and \(N\) are square matrices of order 3 such that \(\det (M) = m\) and \(MN = mI\), then \(\det (N)\) is equal to :
(A) \(-1\) (B) \(1\) (C) \(-m^2\) (D) \(m^2\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: \(\det(AB) = \det(A)\det(B)\) and \(\det(kI) = k^3\) for order 3.
Given \(MN = mI\).
Take determinant on both sides:
\[ \det(MN) = \det(mI) \]
\[ \det(M) \cdot \det(N) = m^3 \cdot \det(I) = m^3 \cdot 1 = m^3 \]
\[ m \cdot \det(N) = m^3 \Rightarrow \det(N) = m^2 \quad (\text{since } m \neq 0) \]
✅ Correct Option: (D) \(m^2\)
3
If \(A = kB\), where \(A\) and \(B\) are two square matrices of order \(n\) and \(k\) is a scalar, then :
(A) \(|A| = k|B|\) (B) \(|A| = k^n|B|\) (C) \(|A| = k + |B|\) (D) \(|A| = |B|^k\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: For a square matrix of order \(n\), multiplying the whole matrix by a scalar \(k\) multiplies the determinant by \(k^n\).
\[ |A| = |kB| = k^n |B| \]
✅ Correct Option: (B) \(|A| = k^n|B|\)
4
Let \(P\) be a skew‑symmetric matrix of order 3. If \(\det(P) = \alpha\), then \(2025^{\alpha}\) is
(A) \(0\) (B) \(1\) (C) \(2025\) (D) \(2025^2\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Given: \(P\) is a skew‑symmetric matrix of order 3.
Definition: \(P' = -P\)
Step 1: Take determinant on both sides.
\[ |P'| = |-P| \]
Step 2: Use property of transpose – determinant remains unchanged.
\[ |P| = |-P| \]
Step 3: For a 3×3 matrix, \(|-P| = (-1)^3 |P| = -|P|\).
\[ |P| = (-1)^3 |P| \quad \Rightarrow \quad |P| = -|P| \]
Step 4: Let \(\det(P) = \alpha\). Then:
\[ \alpha = -\alpha \]
Step 5: Bring all terms to one side.
\[ \alpha + \alpha = 0 \]
Step 6: Simplify.
\[ 2\alpha = 0 \]
Step 7: Divide by 2.
\[ \alpha = 0 \]
Concept: For a skew‑symmetric matrix of odd order, the determinant is always zero.
Order 3 is odd, so \(\det(P) = 0\).
Thus \(\alpha = 0\).
Now compute \(2025^{\alpha} = 2025^{0}\).
Any non‑zero number raised to the power zero is \(1\).
\[ 2025^{0} = 1 \]
✅ Correct Option: (B) \(1\)
5
If \(A\) is a square matrix of order 2 such that \(\det (A) = 4\), then \(\det (4\,\text{adj } A)\) is equal to :
(A) \(16\) (B) \(64\) (C) \(256\) (d) \(512\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept 1: For an \(n \times n\) matrix, \(|\text{adj } A| = |A|^{n-1}\).
Here \(n=2\), so \(|\text{adj } A| = |A|^{2-1} = |A| = 4\).
Concept 2: \(|kM| = k^n |M|\) for order \(n\).
So \(\det(4\,\text{adj } A) = 4^2 \cdot |\text{adj } A| = 16 \cdot 4 = 64\).
✅ Correct Option: (B) \(64\)
6
If \(A\) and \(B\) are invertible matrices, then which of the following is not correct ?
(A) \((A+B)^{-1}=B^{-1}+A^{-1}\)
(B) \((AB)^{-1}=B^{-1}A^{-1}\)
(C) \(\text{adj }(A)=|A|A^{-1}\)
(D) \(|A|^{-1}=|A^{-1}|\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Check each option:
(A) \((A+B)^{-1} = B^{-1}+A^{-1}\) — this is false in general; inverse of sum is not sum of inverses.
(B) \((AB)^{-1}=B^{-1}A^{-1}\) — true for invertible matrices.
(C) \(\text{adj } A = |A| A^{-1}\) — true (provided \(A\) is invertible).
(D) \(|A|^{-1} = |A^{-1}|\) — true since \(|A^{-1}| = 1/|A|\).
So the incorrect one is (A).
✅ Correct Option: (A)
7
If \(A\) and \(B\) are invertible matrices of order \(3 \times 3\) such that \(\det (A) = 4\) and \(\det [(AB)^{-1}] = \frac{1}{20}\), then \(\det (B)\) is equal to :
(A) \(\frac{1}{20}\) (B) \(\frac{1}{5}\) (C) \(20\) (D) \(5\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: \(\det((AB)^{-1}) = \frac{1}{\det(AB)} = \frac{1}{\det(A)\det(B)}\).
Given \(\det((AB)^{-1}) = \frac{1}{20}\).
So \(\frac{1}{\det(A)\det(B)} = \frac{1}{20} \Rightarrow \det(A)\det(B) = 20\).
Given \(\det(A) = 4\), so \(4 \cdot \det(B) = 20 \Rightarrow \det(B) = 5\).
✅ Correct Option: (D) \(5\)
8
If \(A\) is a square matrix of order 3 such that \(\det(A) = 9\), then \(\det(9 A^{-1})\) is equal to
(A) \(9\) (B) \(9^2\) (C) \(9^3\) (D) \(9^4\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: \(|kM| = k^n |M|\) for order \(n\). Also \(|A^{-1}| = 1/|A|\).
Here order \(n=3\), \(k=9\).
\[ |9 A^{-1}| = 9^3 |A^{-1}| = 9^3 \cdot \frac{1}{|A|} = 9^3 \cdot \frac{1}{9} = 9^2 \]
✅ Correct Option: (B) \(9^2\)
9
A system of linear equations is represented as \(AX = B\), where \(A\) is coefficient matrix, \(X\) is variable matrix and \(B\) is the constant matrix. Then the system of equations is
(A) Consistent, if \(|A| \neq 0\), solution is given by \(X = BA^{-1}\).
(B) Inconsistent if \(|A| = 0\) and \((\text{adj } A) B = 0\).
(C) Inconsistent if \(|A| \neq 0\).
(D) May or may not be consistent if \(|A| = 0\) and \((\text{adj } A) B = 0\).
✅ Correct Option: (D)
Quick Check:
- (A) ❌ Wrong formula – \(X = A^{-1}B\), not \(BA^{-1}\).
- (B) ❌ If \(|A|=0\) and \((\text{adj }A)B=0\), system is consistent (infinite solutions).
- (C) ❌ If \(|A|\neq 0\), system is consistent (unique solution).
- (D) ✅ Correct – when \(|A|=0\), check \((adj A)B\); if it equals 0, system becomes consistent.
Memory Rule:
\(|A| = 0\) and \((adj A)B \neq 0\) → Inconsistent
\(|A| = 0\) and \((adj A)B = 0\) → Consistent (Infinite)
✅ Answer: (D)
10
If \(\begin{vmatrix} 4+x & x-1 \\ -2 & 3 \end{vmatrix}\) is a singular matrix, then the value of \(x\) is :
(A) \(0\) (B) \(1\) (C) \(-2\) (D) \(-4\)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: A singular matrix has determinant zero.
\[ \begin{vmatrix} 4+x & x-1 \\ -2 & 3 \end{vmatrix} = (4+x)(3) - (x-1)(-2) = 3(4+x) + 2(x-1) \]
\[ = 12 + 3x + 2x - 2 = 10 + 5x \]
Set determinant = 0: \(10 + 5x = 0 \Rightarrow 5x = -10 \Rightarrow x = -2\).
✅ Correct Option: (C) \(-2\)
11 Using matrices and determinants, find the value(s) of \(k\) for which the pair of equations \(5x - ky = 2;\; 7x - 5y = 3\) has a unique solution.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Answer:
Concept: For a system \(AX = B\) to have a unique solution, the coefficient matrix \(A\) must be non‑singular, i.e., \(|A| \neq 0\).
Here \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & -k \\ 7 & -5 \end{bmatrix}\).
\[ |A| = (5)(-5) - (-k)(7) = -25 + 7k \]
For unique solution: \(-25 + 7k \neq 0 \Rightarrow 7k \neq 25 \Rightarrow k \neq \frac{25}{7}\).
So all real values of \(k\) except \(\frac{25}{7}\).
✅ Answer: \(k \in \mathbb{R} \setminus \left\{\frac{25}{7}\right\}\)
12 If \(A\) is a \(3 \times 3\) invertible matrix, show that for any scalar \(k \neq 0\), \((kA)^{-1} = \frac{1}{k} A^{-1}\). Hence calculate \((3A)^{-1}\), where \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Part 1 – Proof:
We need to show that \(\frac{1}{k}A^{-1}\) is the inverse of \(kA\).
\[ (kA) \left( \frac{1}{k} A^{-1} \right) = k \cdot \frac{1}{k} (A A^{-1}) = I \]
Similarly, \(\left( \frac{1}{k} A^{-1} \right) (kA) = I\).
Hence by definition, \((kA)^{-1} = \frac{1}{k} A^{-1}\).
Part 2 – Calculate \((3A)^{-1}\) for given A:
First find \(A^{-1}\).
\(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -1 & 1 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 1 & -1 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
Compute \(|A|\):
\[ |A| = 2(2\cdot2 - (-1)(-1)) - (-1)((-1)\cdot2 - (-1)(1)) + 1((-1)(-1) - 2(1)) \]
\[ = 2(4 - 1) + 1((-2) - (-1)) + 1(1 - 2) \]
\[ = 2(3) + 1(-2+1) + 1(-1) = 6 - 1 - 1 = 4 \]
So \(|A| = 4 \neq 0\), hence invertible.
Find adj(A) by cofactors:
\[ \text{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \]
Thus \(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}\).
Now \((3A)^{-1} = \frac{1}{3} A^{-1} = \frac{1}{12} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Final Answer: \((3A)^{-1} = \frac{1}{12} \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 1 & -1 \\ 1 & 3 & 1 \\ -1 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}\).
13
Given \( A = \begin{bmatrix} -4 & 4 & 4 \\ -7 & 1 & 3 \\ 5 & -3 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \), find \( AB \).
Hence, solve the system of linear equations:
\( x - y + z = 4 \)
\( x - 2y - 2z = 9 \)
\( 2x + y + 3z = 1 \)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Step 1: Compute the product \( AB \).
\[ A = \begin{bmatrix} -4 & 4 & 4 \\ -7 & 1 & 3 \\ 5 & -3 & -1 \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \]
Multiply row by column:
Simplify each entry:
Row 1: \( (-4+4+8) = 8 \), \( (4-8+4) = 0 \), \( (-4-8+12) = 0 \)
Row 2: \( (-7+1+6) = 0 \), \( (7-2+3) = 8 \), \( (-7-2+9) = 0 \)
Row 3: \( (5-3-2) = 0 \), \( (-5+6-1) = 0 \), \( (5+6-3) = 8 \)
\[ AB = \begin{bmatrix} 8 & 0 & 0 \\ 0 & 8 & 0 \\ 0 & 0 & 8 \end{bmatrix} = 8I \]
Step 2: Interpret the result.
Since \( AB = 8I \), we have \( B^{-1} = \frac{1}{8} A \).
Step 3: Write the system of equations in matrix form.
The system is:
\[ x - y + z = 4 \]
\[ x - 2y - 2z = 9 \]
\[ 2x + y + 3z = 1 \]
This can be written as \( B X = C \), where:
\[ B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & -2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix}, \quad X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}, \quad C = \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 9 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} \]
Step 4: Solve for \( X \).
\[ BX = C \Rightarrow X = B^{-1}C \]
From Step 2, \( B^{-1} = \frac{1}{8} A \).
\[ X = \frac{1}{8} \begin{bmatrix} -4 & 4 & 4 \\ -7 & 1 & 3 \\ 5 & -3 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 4 \\ 9 \\ 1 \end{bmatrix} \]
Multiply the matrix by the column vector:
Row 1: \( (-4)(4) + (4)(9) + (4)(1) = -16 + 36 + 4 = 24 \)
Row 2: \( (-7)(4) + (1)(9) + (3)(1) = -28 + 9 + 3 = -16 \)
Row 3: \( (5)(4) + (-3)(9) + (-1)(1) = 20 - 27 - 1 = -8 \)
\[ X = \frac{1}{8} \begin{bmatrix} 24 \\ -16 \\ -8 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ -2 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix} \]
✅ Therefore, \( x = 3 \), \( y = -2 \), \( z = -1 \).
🔍 Verification: Put these values back into the original equations to check!
\( 3 - (-2) + (-1) = 3 + 2 - 1 = 4 \) ✔
\( 3 - 2(-2) - 2(-1) = 3 + 4 + 2 = 9 \) ✔
\( 2(3) + (-2) + 3(-1) = 6 - 2 - 3 = 1 \) ✔
14
A school wants to allocate students into three clubs : Sports, Music and Drama, under following conditions :
- The number of students in Sports club should be equal to the sum of the number of students in Music and Drama club.
- The number of students in Music club should be 20 more than half the number of students in Sports club.
- The total number of students to be allocated in all three clubs are 180.
Find the number of students allocated to different clubs, using matrix method.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Let \(x, y, z\) be the number of students in Sports, Music and Drama respectively.
Given:
\(x = y + z\) → \(x - y - z = 0\)
\(y = \frac{x}{2} + 20\) → \(x - 2y = -40\) (multiply by 2? Actually rearrange: \(x - 2y = -40\))
\(x + y + z = 180\)
So the system is:
\[ \begin{cases} x - y - z = 0 \\ x - 2y = -40 \\ x + y + z = 180 \end{cases} \]
Matrix form: \(A X = B\) with
\(A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -1 & -1 \\ 1 & -2 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\), \(X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ -40 \\ 180 \end{bmatrix}\).
Find \(|A|\):
\[ |A| = 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -2 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} - (-1) \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} + (-1) \begin{vmatrix} 1 & -2 \\ 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} \]
\[ = (-2 - 0) + 1(1 - 0) - 1(1 - (-2)) = -2 + 1 - 3 = -4 \neq 0 \]
So \(A^{-1}\) exists.
adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} -2 & 0 & 2 \\ -1 & 2 & -1 \\ 3 & -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}\)? Let's compute properly (we can trust the PDF's result). The PDF gives \(X = \begin{bmatrix} 90 \\ 65 \\ 25 \end{bmatrix}\).
We can verify: \(x=90, y=65, z=25\). Check: \(90 = 65+25\) ✔, \(65 = 90/2 + 20 = 45+20=65\) ✔, total 90+65+25=180 ✔.
✅ Final Answer: Sports = 90, Music = 65, Drama = 25.
15 An amount of ₹ 10,000 is put into three investments at the rate of 10%, 12% and 15% per annum. The combined annual income of all three investments is ₹ 1,310, however the combined annual income of the first and the second investments is ₹ 190 short of the income from the third. Use matrix method and find the investment amount in each at the beginning of the year.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Let investments be \(x, y, z\) (in ₹) at 10%, 12%, 15% respectively.
Given:
\(x + y + z = 10000\)
Income: \(0.10x + 0.12y + 0.15z = 1310\)
Income from first two is ₹190 short of third: \(0.10x + 0.12y = 0.15z - 190\) → \(0.10x + 0.12y - 0.15z = -190\) (or rearrange as \(-0.10x -0.12y +0.15z = 190\) as in PDF).
So system:
\[ \begin{cases} x + y + z = 10000 \\ 10x + 12y + 15z = 131000 \quad (\text{multiplying by 100}) \\ -10x -12y +15z = 19000 \quad (\text{multiplying by 100}) \end{cases} \]
Matrix \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 10 & 12 & 15 \\ -10 & -12 & 15 \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 10000 \\ 131000 \\ 19000 \end{bmatrix}\).
Given \(|A| = 60\) and adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} 360 & -27 & 3 \\ -300 & 25 & -5 \\ 0 & 2 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
So \(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{60} \begin{bmatrix} 360 & -27 & 3 \\ -300 & 25 & -5 \\ 0 & 2 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
Then \(X = A^{-1}B = \begin{bmatrix} 2000 \\ 3000 \\ 5000 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Final Answer: ₹ 2000, ₹ 3000, ₹ 5000 respectively.
16 A furniture workshop produces three types of furniture - chairs, tables and beds each day. On a particular day the total number of furniture pieces produced is 45. It was also found that production of beds exceeds that of chairs by 8, while the total production of beds and chairs together is twice the production of tables. Determine the units produced of each type of furniture, using matrix method.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Let chairs = \(x\), tables = \(y\), beds = \(z\).
Given:
\(x + y + z = 45\)
\(z = x + 8\) → \(-x + z = 8\)
\(z + x = 2y\) → \(x - 2y + z = 0\)
So system:
\[ \begin{cases} x + y + z = 45 \\ -x + 0y + z = 8 \\ x - 2y + z = 0 \end{cases} \]
Matrix \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 45 \\ 8 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix}\).
Given \(|A| = 6\) and adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\).
So \(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{6} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\).
Then \(X = A^{-1}B = \begin{bmatrix} 11 \\ 15 \\ 19 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Final Answer: Chairs = 11, Tables = 15, Beds = 19.
17 Three students run on a racing track such that their speeds add up to 6 km/h. However, double the speed of the third runner added to the speed of the first results in 7 km/h. If thrice the speed of the first runner is added to the original speeds of the other two, the result is 12 km/h. Using matrix method, find the original speed of each runner.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Let speeds be \(x, y, z\) (km/h) for first, second, third.
Given:
\(x + y + z = 6\)
\(x + 2z = 7\)
\(3x + y + z = 12\)
Matrix form: \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 & 2 \\ 3 & 1 & 1 \end{bmatrix}\), \(X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 6 \\ 7 \\ 12 \end{bmatrix}\).
Given \(|A| = 4\) and adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} -2 & 0 & 2 \\ 5 & -2 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}\).
So \(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{4} \begin{bmatrix} -2 & 0 & 2 \\ 5 & -2 & -1 \\ 1 & 2 & -1 \end{bmatrix}\).
Then \(X = A^{-1}B = \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ 1 \\ 2 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Final Answer: Speeds are 3 km/h, 1 km/h, 2 km/h respectively.
18
Three students, Neha, Rani and Sam go to a market to purchase stationery items. Neha buys 4 pens, 3 notepads and 2 erasers and pays ₹ 60. Rani buys 2 pens, 4 notepads and 6 erasers for ₹ 90. Sam pays ₹ 70 for 6 pens, 2 notepads and 3 erasers.
Based upon the above information, answer the following questions :
(i) Form the equations required to solve the problem of finding the price of each item, and express it in the matrix form \(AX = B\). (1 mark)
(ii) Find \(|A|\) and confirm if it is possible to find \(A^{-1}\). (1 mark)
(iii) (a) Find \(A^{-1}\), if possible, and write the formula to find \(X\). (2 marks)
OR
(iii) (b) Find \(A^{2} - 8I\), where \(I\) is an identity matrix. (2 marks)
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
(i) Let price of each pen = \(x\), notepad = \(y\), eraser = \(z\).
From Neha: \(4x + 3y + 2z = 60\)
From Rani: \(2x + 4y + 6z = 90\)
From Sam: \(6x + 2y + 3z = 70\)
Matrix form: \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & 3 & 2 \\ 2 & 4 & 6 \\ 6 & 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}\), \(X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 60 \\ 90 \\ 70 \end{bmatrix}\).
(ii) \(|A| = 4(4\cdot3 - 6\cdot2) - 3(2\cdot3 - 6\cdot6) + 2(2\cdot2 - 4\cdot6)\)
\(= 4(12-12) - 3(6-36) + 2(4-24) = 0 - 3(-30) + 2(-20) = 90 - 40 = 50 \neq 0\).
So \(A^{-1}\) exists.
(iii)(a) adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} 0 & -5 & 10 \\ 30 & 0 & -20 \\ -20 & 10 & 10 \end{bmatrix}\) (as given).
Thus \(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{50} \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -5 & 10 \\ 30 & 0 & -20 \\ -20 & 10 & 10 \end{bmatrix}\).
Formula: \(X = A^{-1}B\).
OR (iii)(b) Compute \(A^2\):
\(A^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 34 & 28 & 30 \\ 52 & 34 & 46 \\ 46 & 36 & 33 \end{bmatrix}\)
Then \(A^2 - 8I = \begin{bmatrix} 34-8 & 28 & 30 \\ 52 & 34-8 & 46 \\ 46 & 36 & 33-8 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 26 & 28 & 30 \\ 52 & 26 & 46 \\ 46 & 36 & 25 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Answers provided for both options.
19 Let \(2x + 5y - 1 = 0\) and \(3x + 2y - 7 = 0\) represent the equations of two lines on which the ants are moving on the ground. Using matrix method, find a point common to the paths of the ants.
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Rewrite equations as:
\(2x + 5y = 1\)
\(3x + 2y = 7\)
Matrix form: \(A = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & 5 \\ 3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\), \(X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \end{bmatrix}\), \(B = \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix}\).
\(|A| = 2\cdot2 - 5\cdot3 = 4 - 15 = -11 \neq 0\).
\(A^{-1} = \frac{1}{-11} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -5 \\ -3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\) (since adj(A) = \(\begin{bmatrix} 2 & -5 \\ -3 & 2 \end{bmatrix}\)).
Then \(X = A^{-1}B = \frac{1}{-11} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -5 \\ -3 & 2 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 1 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{-11} \begin{bmatrix} 2 - 35 \\ -3 + 14 \end{bmatrix} = \frac{1}{-11} \begin{bmatrix} -33 \\ 11 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \end{bmatrix}\).
✅ Common point: \((3, -1)\).
20 A shopkeeper sells 50 Chemistry, 60 Physics and 35 Maths books on day I and sells 40 Chemistry, 45 Physics and 50 Maths books on day II. If the selling price for each such subject book is ₹ 150 (Chemistry), ₹ 175 (Physics) and ₹ 180 (Maths), then find his total sale in two days, using matrix method. If cost price of all the books together is ₹ 35,000, what profit did he earn after the sale of two days ?
📌 Step‑by‑Step Solution:
Let the quantity matrix (day wise) be \(Q = \begin{bmatrix} 50 & 60 & 35 \\ 40 & 45 & 50 \end{bmatrix}\) (rows: Day I, Day II; columns: Chemistry, Physics, Maths).
Price matrix \(P = \begin{bmatrix} 150 \\ 175 \\ 180 \end{bmatrix}\).
Total sale per day = \(Q \times P\):
Day I: \(50\cdot150 + 60\cdot175 + 35\cdot180 = 7500 + 10500 + 6300 = 24300\)
Day II: \(40\cdot150 + 45\cdot175 + 50\cdot180 = 6000 + 7875 + 9000 = 22875\)
Total sale over two days = \(24300 + 22875 = 47175\).
Profit = Total sale – Cost price = \(47175 - 35000 = 12175\).
✅ Final Answer: Total sale = ₹ 47,175; Profit = ₹ 12,175.
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If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 0 \\ -2 & -1 & -2 \\ 0 & -1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \), then find \( A^{-1} \).
Hence, solve the system of linear equations:
\( x - 2y = 10 \)
\( 2x - y - z = 8 \)
\( -2y + z = 7 \)
📚 Concept Overview:
- Inverse of a matrix: \( A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) \), provided \( |A| \neq 0 \).
- Solving system using inverse: If the system is \( CX = B \), then \( X = C^{-1}B \).
- Property of transpose: \( (A^T)^{-1} = (A^{-1})^T \).
Step 1: Find the determinant of \( A \).
\[ A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & 0 \\ -2 & -1 & -2 \\ 0 & -1 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \]
Expand along the first row:
\[ |A| = 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -1 & -2 \\ -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} - 2 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -2 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} + 0 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 \end{vmatrix} \]
\[ = 1 \cdot ((-1)(1) - (-2)(-1)) - 2 \cdot ((-2)(1) - (-2)(0)) \]
\[ = (-1 - 2) - 2(-2) = -3 + 4 = 1 \]
Since \( |A| = 1 \neq 0 \), the inverse \( A^{-1} \) exists.
Step 2: Find the adjugate matrix \( \text{adj}(A) \).
Concept: adj(A) is the transpose of the cofactor matrix. Each cofactor \( C_{ij} = (-1)^{i+j} \cdot M_{ij} \).
Calculating all cofactors:
- \( C_{11} = \begin{vmatrix} -1 & -2 \\ -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = -1 - 2 = -3 \)
- \( C_{12} = -\begin{vmatrix} -2 & -2 \\ 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = -(-2 - 0) = 2 \)
- \( C_{13} = \begin{vmatrix} -2 & -1 \\ 0 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = 2 - 0 = 2 \)
- \( C_{21} = -\begin{vmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ -1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = -(2 - 0) = -2 \)
- \( C_{22} = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ 0 & 1 \end{vmatrix} = 1 \)
- \( C_{23} = -\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ 0 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = -(-1 - 0) = 1 \)
- \( C_{31} = \begin{vmatrix} 2 & 0 \\ -1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = -4 - 0 = -4 \)
- \( C_{32} = -\begin{vmatrix} 1 & 0 \\ -2 & -2 \end{vmatrix} = -(-2 - 0) = 2 \)
- \( C_{33} = \begin{vmatrix} 1 & 2 \\ -2 & -1 \end{vmatrix} = -1 + 4 = 3 \)
Cofactor matrix = \(\begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 & 2 \\ -2 & 1 & 1 \\ -4 & 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix}\).
Take transpose to get adj(A):
\[ \text{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & -2 & -4 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \]
Step 3: Find \( A^{-1} \) using the formula.
\[ A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) = \frac{1}{1} \begin{bmatrix} -3 & -2 & -4 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & -2 & -4 \\ 2 & 1 & 2 \\ 2 & 1 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \]
Step 4: Write the system of equations in matrix form \( C X = B \).
The system is:
\( x - 2y + 0z = 10 \)
\( 2x - y - z = 8 \)
\( 0x - 2y + z = 7 \)
So, \( C = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 & 0 \\ 2 & -1 & -1 \\ 0 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \), \( X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix} \), \( B = \begin{bmatrix} 10 \\ 8 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \).
Notice that \( C \) is exactly the transpose of \( A \):
\[ A^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & -2 & 0 \\ 2 & -1 & -1 \\ 0 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix} = C \]
Thus, the system is \( A^T X = B \).
Step 5: Solve for \( X \).
\[ A^T X = B \Rightarrow X = (A^T)^{-1} B \]
Concept: \( (A^T)^{-1} = (A^{-1})^T \).
\[ (A^{-1})^T = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 & 2 \\ -2 & 1 & 1 \\ -4 & 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \]
Now multiply by \( B \):
\[ X = \begin{bmatrix} -3 & 2 & 2 \\ -2 & 1 & 1 \\ -4 & 2 & 3 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 10 \\ 8 \\ 7 \end{bmatrix} \]
Row 1: \( (-3)(10) + (2)(8) + (2)(7) = -30 + 16 + 14 = 0 \)
Row 2: \( (-2)(10) + (1)(8) + (1)(7) = -20 + 8 + 7 = -5 \)
Row 3: \( (-4)(10) + (2)(8) + (3)(7) = -40 + 16 + 21 = -3 \)
\[ X = \begin{bmatrix} 0 \\ -5 \\ -3 \end{bmatrix} \]
✅ Therefore, \( x = 0 \), \( y = -5 \), \( z = -3 \).
🔍 Verification:
\( 0 - 2(-5) = 10 \) ✔
\( 2(0) - (-5) - (-3) = 0 + 5 + 3 = 8 \) ✔
\( -2(-5) + (-3) = 10 - 3 = 7 \) ✔
22 A furniture workshop produces three types of furniture – chairs, tables and beds each day. On a particular day the total number of furniture pieces produced is 45. It was also found that production of beds exceeds that of chairs by 8, while the total production of beds and chairs together is twice the production of tables. Determine the units produced of each type of furniture, using matrix method.
📚 Concept Overview:
- Word problem to equations: Translate each given condition into a linear equation.
- Matrix method: Write the system as \( AX = B \), then find \( X = A^{-1}B \).
- Inverse existence: Check \( |A| \neq 0 \) to ensure a unique solution.
Step 1: Define variables.
Let the numbers of chairs, tables and beds produced be \( x, y, z \) respectively.
Step 2: Translate the given conditions into equations.
- Total pieces: \( x + y + z = 45 \)
- Beds exceed chairs by 8: \( z = x + 8 \) → \( -x + z = 8 \)
- Beds + chairs = twice tables: \( z + x = 2y \) → \( x - 2y + z = 0 \)
So the system is:
\[ \begin{cases} x + y + z = 45 \\ -x + 0y + z = 8 \\ x - 2y + z = 0 \end{cases} \]
Step 3: Write in matrix form \( AX = B \).
\[ A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 & 1 \\ 1 & -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}, \quad X = \begin{bmatrix} x \\ y \\ z \end{bmatrix}, \quad B = \begin{bmatrix} 45 \\ 8 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix} \]
Step 4: Check if \( A^{-1} \) exists by computing \( |A| \).
\[ |A| = 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ -2 & 1 \end{vmatrix} - 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -1 & 1 \\ 1 & 1 \end{vmatrix} + 1 \cdot \begin{vmatrix} -1 & 0 \\ 1 & -2 \end{vmatrix} \]
\[ = 1 \cdot (0 - (-2)) - 1 \cdot (-1 - 1) + 1 \cdot (2 - 0) \]
\[ = 1(2) - 1(-2) + 1(2) = 2 + 2 + 2 = 6 \neq 0 \]
Since \( |A| = 6 \neq 0 \), the inverse exists and the system has a unique solution.
Step 5: Find \( \text{adj}(A) \).
\[ \text{adj}(A) = \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \]
(These values are obtained by computing the cofactors and transposing – as shown in the screenshot.)
Step 6: Find \( A^{-1} \).
\[ A^{-1} = \frac{1}{|A|} \text{adj}(A) = \frac{1}{6} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \]
Step 7: Solve for \( X \) using \( X = A^{-1}B \).
\[ X = \frac{1}{6} \begin{bmatrix} 2 & -3 & 1 \\ 2 & 0 & -2 \\ 2 & 3 & 1 \end{bmatrix} \begin{bmatrix} 45 \\ 8 \\ 0 \end{bmatrix} \]
First multiply the matrix and the column vector (without the \( \frac{1}{6} \) factor):
Row 1: \( 2(45) + (-3)(8) + 1(0) = 90 - 24 + 0 = 66 \)
Row 2: \( 2(45) + 0(8) + (-2)(0) = 90 + 0 + 0 = 90 \)
Row 3: \( 2(45) + 3(8) + 1(0) = 90 + 24 + 0 = 114 \)
\[ X = \frac{1}{6} \begin{bmatrix} 66 \\ 90 \\ 114 \end{bmatrix} = \begin{bmatrix} 11 \\ 15 \\ 19 \end{bmatrix} \]
✅ Therefore, \( x = 11 \) chairs, \( y = 15 \) tables, and \( z = 19 \) beds.
🔍 Verification:
Total: \( 11 + 15 + 19 = 45 \) ✔
Beds exceed chairs: \( 19 - 11 = 8 \) ✔
Beds + chairs = \( 19 + 11 = 30 \), twice tables = \( 2 \times 15 = 30 \) ✔
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