Q46 / 160 · AP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let A,B,C,D be square real matrices such that CT=DAB, DT=ABC, S=ABCD, then S2 is equal to

  • A
    S
  • B
    BCD
  • C
    ST
  • Correct answer
    D
    ST2=S2T

Solution

Given CT=DAB, DT=ABC, S=ABCD

Using ST=ABCDT=DTCTBTAT, We get

ST2=DTCTBTAT2

=DTCTBTATDTCTBTAT

=DTCTDABTABCT

=DTCTCD

And, S2T=ABC⏟DAB⏟CDT

=DTCTCD

Hence, ST2=S2T

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

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