Q31 / 90 · JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 1) · Mathematics

Let 21012-10-12. If adj(adjadj2A)=(16)n, then n is equal to

  • A
    8
  • Correct answer
    B
    10
  • C
    9
  • D
    12

Solution

Given that A=21012-10-12 and adjadjadj2A=16n.

We know that adjA=An-1 and adjadjA=An-12

Similarly, adjadjadjA=An-13 where n is the order of the square matrix.

Let us find A.

A=22×2--1-1-11×2-0-1+01×-1-0×2

=23-2+0=4

⇒2An-13=2A3-13

=2A8=283A8

⇒224×48=16n

⇒166×164=16n

⇒1610=16n

⇒n=10

Therefore, the value of n is 10.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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