Determinants Matrices Question 168

Question: If A is a square matrix such that $ A^{2}=A $ , then $ {{(I+A)}^{3}}-7A $ is

Options:

A) 3I

B) 0

C) I

D) 2I

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

  • [c] Given $ A^{2}=A. $ Now, $ {{(I+A)}^{3}}-7A=I^{3}+3I^{3}A+3IA^{2}+A^{3}-7A $

$ =I+3A+3A+A-7A $

$ =I+O=I $