Let $A$ be a square matrix of order 3 . Choose the correct option regarding the following statements I.…

Let $A$ be a square matrix of order 3 . Choose the correct option regarding the following statements I. There exists a matrix $B$ of order 3 such that $A B=I_3$ II. There exists a matrix $C$ of order 3 such that $C A=I_3$ III. $A$ is invertible
  1. Only III implies I and II
  2. I, II and III are equivalent statements
  3. In I and II, B can be different from C
  4. None of the above

Solution

Since, given statement (I) $A B=I_3$ $ \Rightarrow \quad B=I_3 A^{-1} \Rightarrow B=A^{-1} $ Statement (II) $C A=I_3 \Rightarrow C=I_3 \times A^{-1}$ $ C=A^{-1} $ Statement(II) From Eqs. (i) and (ii), $A$ is invertable matrix Given Statements (I), (II), (III) are equivalent Hence, option (2) is correct

Asked in: AP EAMCET 2020 (22 Sep Shift 2)

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