If ABT is defined as a square matrix then what is the order of the matrix B, where matrix A has order 2 × 3.
If ABT is defined as a square matrix then what is the order of the matrix B, where matrix A has order 2 × 3. Correct Answer 2 × 3
Concept:
For matrix A(p × r) and B(s × t), AB is defined only if r = s and the order of AB is p × t.
The transpose of a matrix is when columns become rows and rows become columns.
Calculation:
Let the matrix B has an order p × q, i.e, 'p' rows and 'q' columns
Transpose of B is B' will have to order q × p
For matrix ABT = is defined, so
∴ q = 3
Given: ABT is a square matrix
ABT = is square matrix, so
∴ p = 2
So, the order of B = p × q = 2 × 3
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