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Let \(P = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 0 & 0\\ 3 & 1 & 0\\ 9 & 3 & 1\end{bmatrix}\) and \(Q = [q_{ij}]\) be two \(3 \times 3\) matrices such that \(Q - P^5 = I_3\). Then \(\frac{q_{21} + q_{31}}{q_{32}}\) is equal to :

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Write \(P = I + N\) with \(N\) nilpotent (\(N^3=0\)), expand \(P^5\) by the binomial theorem and read off the required entries of \(Q = I + P^5\).
Updated On: Nov 5, 2026
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

\(P = I + N\), \(N = \begin{bmatrix} 0&0&0\\ 3&0&0\\ 9&3&0\end{bmatrix}\), \(N^2 = \begin{bmatrix} 0&0&0\\ 0&0&0\\ 9&0&0\end{bmatrix}\), \(N^3 = 0\).
\(P^5 = (I+N)^5 = I + 5N + 10N^2\). So \(Q = I + P^5 = 2I + 5N + 10N^2\).
\(q_{21} = 5\cdot 3 = 15\), \(q_{32} = 5\cdot 3 = 15\), \(q_{31} = 5\cdot 9 + 10\cdot 9 = 135\).
\(\frac{q_{21} + q_{31}}{q_{32}} = \frac{15 + 135}{15} = 10\).
Answer: (4) 10
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