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REVISION TEST
Time Allowed : 3 hours Marks 80

Topic : MATRICES AND DETRMINANTS

Q.No Questions Marks
Section A(1 Mark Each)
1 If A = a is a skew symmetric matrix of order n, then

(a) a = ∀ i,j
(b) a ≠ 0 1
(c) a = 0 where i = j
(d) a ≠ 0 where i = j
2 For any 2× 2 matrix if A(adj A) =
10 0
then |A| is equal to
0 10
(a) 20 1
(b) 100
(c) 10
(d) 0
3 2 −1 −1 −8
If 1 0 A = 1 −2 , then matrix A is
−3 4 9 22
1 2
(a)
3 −4 1
1 2
(b)
−3 4
1 2
(c)
3 4
1 −2
(d)
3 4
4 For what value (s) of x the matrix
x 2
is a singular matrix?
3 6
(a) 1
(b) 0
(c) 1
(d) -1
5 The value of |adj(2A)|, if A = a and |A| = 2, is
×
(a) 256
1
(b) 512
(c) 128
(d) None of these
6 0 𝑎 −3
If the matrix A = 2 0 −1 is skew symmetric, then the values of ‘a’ and ‘b’ are
𝑏 1 0 1
(a) a = - 2 , b = 3
(b) a = 3 , b = - 2
(c) a = 2 , b = - 3
(d) a = -2 , b = - 3

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7 1 2 2 1
If A = 2 1 x is a matrix AAT = 9 I, where I is an order 3 matrix then the ordered pair
a 2 b
(a,b) is equal to
(a) (2,-1)
(b) (-2,1)
(c) (2,1)
(d) (-2,-1)

8 If A and B are invertible matrices of order 3, |A| = 2 and |(AB) |= then |B| equals
(a) 1 1
(b) 2
(c) -3
(d) 3

9 1 1 1
If A = and A = 2 A, then k is
1 1
(a) 98
(b) 99
(c) 100
(d) None of these
10 If A and B are symmetric matrices of the same order, then ABT – BAT is a
(a) Skew- symmetric matrix 1
(b) Null matrix
(c) Symmetric Matrix
(d) None of these
11 sin (xπ) tan −cos (xπ) tan
If A = ,B= ,then the value of A - B = 1
sin cosec (xπ) sin cot (xπ)
(a) 1
(b) 0
(c) ½ I
(d) 2I
12 If A is a square matrix such that A = I then the value of (A − I) + (A + I) − 7A is
(a) 2A 1
(b) A
(c) - A
(d) I
13 How many matrices of order 2×3 are possible with each entry 0 or 1?
(a)32 1
(b) 128
(c)2
(d)2
14 If [.] denotes the greatest integer function and −1 ≤ x < 0, 0 ≤ y < 1, 1 ≤ z < 2 then the value of
[x] + 1 [y] [z] 1
the determinant [x] [y] + 1 [z] is
[x] [y] [z] + 1
(a) 1
(b) – 1
(c) 0
(d) 2

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15 If
x+1 x−1
=
4 −1
then the value of x is 1
x−3 x+2 1 3
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 0
(d) 4
16 If A = [a ] is a matrix of order 2×2 such that |A| = −15 and C represents the cofactor of a then
a C +a C 1
(a) 0
(b) – 15
(c) 15
(d) 225
17 If A and B are two matrices such that AB = A and BA = B then B is equal to
(a) A 1
(b) B
(c) I
(d) A
18 What is the determinant value of a skew- symmetric matrix of order 5? 1
(a) It depends on the matrix
(b) 0
(c) O
(d) ±1
19 1 0 0 1
Assertion (A) : 0 2 0 is a diagonal matrix
0 0 5
Reason (R): Let A = [a ] be a square matrix such that a = 0 ∀ i≠ j then A is called a diagonal matrix
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
20 Assertion (A) : If A =
2 4
, then A =
2 5
+
0 −1
is a unique way of expressing A. 1
6 0 5 0 1 0
Reason (R) : Every square matrix A can be uniquely expressed as the sum of symmetric and a skew-
symmetric matrix. That is P + Q, where P is symmetric and Q is skew- symmetric.
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
Section B
21 Show that the diagonal elements of a skew symmetric matrix are always zero. 2

22 Show that null matrix is the only matrix which is symmetric as well as skew- symmetric. 2
23 2 −1 −1 −8 2
Find matrix A such that 1 0 A = 1 −2
−3 4 9 22
24 Find the equation of line passing through points (2,3) and (5,7) using determinants 2
25 Show that the matrix B AB is symmetric or skew symmetric according as A is symmetric and skew 2
symmetric.
Section C
26 On her Birthday Arun decided to donate some money to children of an orphanage home. If there were 3
8 children less, every ne would have got ₹10 more. However, if there were 16 children more, every
one would have got ₹10 less. Using matrix method, find the number of children and the amount
distributed by Arun.

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27 3 2 3 3
Express 4 5 3 as the sum of symmetric and skew symmetric matrix.
2 4 5
28 Find matrix A , if
2 1
A
−3 2
=
−2 4 3
3 2 5 −3 3 −1
29 Let A =
2 3
then show that A − 4A + 7I = 0. Using this result calculate A3. 3
−1 2
30 If A =
3 2
then find ‘a’ and ‘b’ so that A + aA + bI = 0. hence, find A 3
1 1
31 0 − tan cos x − sin x
If A = and I is an identity matrix show that (I + A)= (I – A ) 3
tan 0 sin x cos x

Section D
32 1 −1 2 −2 0 1
Use product 0 2 −3 9 2 −3 to solve the system of equations x + 3z = 9 ; - x + 2y – 5
3 −2 4 6 1 −2
2z = 4 ; 2x – 3y + 4z = - 3
33 2 3 10
If A = 4 −6 5 find A . Using A solve the following system of equations: + + = 5
6 9 −20
2; − + = 5 ; + − = −4

34 1 0 2 5
If A = 0 2 1 and A − 6A + 7A + kI = 0 , find K
2 0 3
35 An amount of ₹10000 is put into three investments at the rate of interest 6%, 7% and 8% respectively.
The total income is ₹716. Combined income from first two investments is ₹140 more than the income 5
from third. Find the amount of each investment by matrix method.
Section E
36 Two farmers Ramkrishan and Gurucharan Singh cultivates only three varieties of rice namely
Basmati, Permal and Naura. The sale (in rupees) of these varieties of rice by both the farmers in the
month of September and October are given by the following matrices A and B.
September Sales (in Rupees)
Basmati Permal Naura
10000 20000 30000 Ramkishan
A=
50000 30000 10000 Gurcharan Singh
October Sales (in Rupees)
Basmati Permal Naura
5000 10000 6000 Ramkishan
B=
20000 10000 10000 Gurcharan Singh
(i) Find the combined sales in September and Octomber for each farmer in each variety.
1
(ii) Find the decrease in sales from September to October. 1
(iii) If both farmers receive 2 profit on gross sales, compute the profit for each farmer and for each 2
variety sold in October.
37 A company produces three products every day. Their production on a certain day is 45 tons. It is
found that the production of third exceeds the production of the first product by 8 tons while the total
production of the first and third product is twice the production of second product.
(a) Represent the above using matrices 1
(b) Is the system of equations consistent 1
2

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(c)Determine the production level of each product using the matrix method.
38 For schools of Delhi state, the Department of Education (DOE) issues a notice to help flood victims
in some states of India. Authorities of three private schools namely A, B and C decided to organize a
fair for collecting money for helping flood victims
Three school A, B and C organized a mela for collecting funds for helping the rehabilitation of flood
victims. They sold hand made fans, mats and plates from recycled material at a cost of Rs 25,
Rs 100 and Rs 50 each. The number of articles sold are given below:
Articles School A School B School C

Hand-fans 40 25 (m) 35

Mats 50 40 50

Plates 20 30 40

Based on the information given above, answer the following questions

(a) What is the total money collected by school A?
(b) Find the total number of articles sold by all three schools.
(c) What is the total ampunt of money (in₹) collected by all three schools?

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REVISION SHEET – II
Time Allowed : 90 mins Marks 40

Topic : MATRICES AND DETRMINANTS

Q.No Questions Marks
Section A(1 Mark Each)
1 If A is a square matrix such that A2 = I, then A-1 is equal to
(a) A + I
(b) A
(c) 0 1

2A
2 If AB = A and BA = B where A and B are square matrices, then
(a) B2 = B and A2 = A 1
(b) B2≠B and A2=A
(c) A2≠A , B2=B
(e) A2≠A , B2≠B
3 If A and B are symmetric matrices, then ABA is a
(a) Symmetric matrix
(b) Skew- symmetric matrix
(c) Diagonal matrix
(e) Scalar matrix 1

4 2 −1 3
1 2
If A = and B = 3 4 then
4 5 −6
5 −6 1
(a) Only AB is defined
(b) Only BA is defined
(c) AB and BA are both defined.
(e) AB and BA both are not defined
5 If A = a where a = 1 i≠j
×

0 i = j then A2 is equal to 1
(a) I

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(b) A
(c) O
(e) None of these
6 If A is a square matrix such that A2 = I then (A + I) + (A − I) − 7A
(a) A 1
(b) A – I
(c) A+ I
(e) 3A
7 If A is a singular matrix, then adj A is 1
(a) Non- singular
(b) Singular
(c) Not defined
(e) Symmetric
8 The number of all possible matrices of order 2×2 with each entry 1,2 or 3 is :
(a) 12 1
(b) 64
(c) 81
(e) 7
9 (e) 1
10 (e)
1
Section B
11 Show that the diagonal elements of a skew symmetric matrix are always zero. 2

12 Show that null matrix is the only matrix which is symmetric as well as skew- symmetric. 2
13 2

14 2
15 2
16 2
Section C
17 On her Birthday Arun decided to donate some money to children of an orphanage home. If there were 3
8 children less, every ne would have got ₹10 more. However, if there were 16 children more, every
one would have got ₹10 less. Using matrix method, find the number of children and the amount
distributed by Arun.
18 1 −1 2 −2 0 1 3
Use product 0 2 −3 9 2 −3 to solve the system of equations x + 3z = 9 ; - x + 2y –
3 −2 4 6 1 −2
2z = 4 ; 2x – 3y + 4z = - 3
19 3

Section D
20

2
Section E
21 Two farmers Ramkrishna and Hari Prasad cultivated three varieties of rice namely Basmati, Permal
and Naura

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