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If A is a \(3\times3\) matrix such that \(|5\cdot \operatorname{adj}A|=5\), then \(|A|\) is equal to :

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Use \(|kM|=k^3|M|\) for a \(3\times3\) matrix and \(|\operatorname{adj}A|=|A|^2\).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(\pm\dfrac{1}{5}\)
  • \(\pm5\)
  • \(\pm1\)
  • \(\pm\dfrac{1}{25}\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

For a \(3\times3\) matrix, \(|5\operatorname{adj}A|=5^3|\operatorname{adj}A|=125|A|^{2}\).
So \(125|A|^2=5\Rightarrow |A|^2=\frac{1}{25}\Rightarrow |A|=\pm\frac15\).
Answer: (1) \(\pm\frac{1}{5}\)
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