Question
If A is a singular matrix, then adj A is.
  1. non−singular
  2. singular
  3. symmetric
  4. not defined

Answer

  1. singular
Solution:
Given  ∣A∣ = 0
We know ∣adjA∣ = ∣A∣ n - 1
∴ ∣adjA∣ = 0
Hence, adj A is singular

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