Let \(A, B, C\) be three \(4 \times 4\) matrices such that \(det \ A = 5, det \ B = -3\), and \(det \ C = \frac{1}{2}\). Then the \(det\) \(2AB^{-1}C^3B^T\) is
Question and options
Let be three matrices such that , and . Then the is
- 80
- 20
- 10
- 40
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - 10
The determinant is . The inverse and transpose of contribute reciprocal factors, so the product is . Using the square of in that calculation gives .
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