Determinants Matrices Question 108

Question: Number of square sub-matrices of order 2 (sub-matrix is obtained by deleting appropriate number of rows and columns in a given matrix) that can be formed from the matrix $ \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 2 & -1 & 4 \\ 2 & 4 & 3 & 5 \\ -1 & -2 & 6 & -7 \\ \end{bmatrix} $ is

Options:

A) 12

B) 15

C) 18

D) $ 2^{12} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • [c] The desired number of sub-matrices $ ={{}^{4}}C_2\times {{}^{3}}C_2=18 $


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