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If A=aij is a square matrix of even order such that aij=i2j2, then

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A is a skew-symmetric matrix and A is a square
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A is symmetric matrix and A is a square
c
A is symmetric matrix and A= 0
d
none of these

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Correct option is D

We have,aij=i2−j2∴ aji=j2−i2⇒aij=−aji.Thus, A is a skew-symmetric matrix of even order. We know that the determinant of every skew-symmetric matrix of even order is a perfect square and that of odd order is zero. Hence, option (d) is correct


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