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Let A = [aij] be a square matrix of order 3 such that aij = 2ji, for all i, j = 1, 2, 3. Then, the matrix A2 + A3 + … + A10 is equal to 

Updated On: Mar 4, 2024
  • \((\frac{3^{10}-3}{2})A\)
  • \((\frac{3^{10}-1}{2})A\)
  • \((\frac{3^{10}+1}{2})A\)
  • \((\frac{3^{10}+3}{2})A\)
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is(A): \((\frac{3^{10}-3}{2})A\)

A3 = A.A2 = A(3A) = 3A2 = 32A

A4 = 33A

Now

A2 + A3 + … + A10

A[31 + 32 + 33 + … + 39]

\((\frac{3^{10}-3}{2})A\)

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