Q93 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (26 Apr Shift 1) · Mathematics
Matrix $A$ is non-singular matrix and $(A-3 I)(A-5 I)=0$, then $\frac{15}{8} A^{-1}=$ _________
- A$\mathrm{I}-8 \mathrm{~A}$
- B$2 \mathrm{I}-\frac{1}{15} \mathrm{~A}$
- Correct answerC$\mathrm{I}-\frac{1}{8} \mathrm{~A}$
- D$8 \mathrm{I}-15 \mathrm{~A}$
Solution
Given a non-singular matrix $A$ satisfying $(A-3I)(A-5I)=0$, expand the product:
$(A-3I)(A-5I)=A^2-8A+15I=0$.
Since $A$ is invertible, multiply both sides by $A^{-1}$:
$A^{-1}(A^2-8A+15I)=A-8I+15A^{-1}=0$.
Rearranging gives $15A^{-1}=8I-A$.
Dividing both sides by 8 yields:
$\frac{15}{8}A^{-1}=I-\frac{1}{8}A$.
This matches option C.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.