The probability that a randomly chosen matrix with all the entries from the set of first 10 primes, is singular, is equal to :
- (A)
- (B)
- (C)✓ Correct
- (D)
Answer: (C)
Solution
A matrix is singular when its determinant is zero. The total number of matrices with entries from the first 10 primes is .
Singular matrices occur when:
Total singular matrices =
Required probability =
Singular matrices occur when:
- All four entries are the same prime: 10 such matrices
- Exactly two distinct primes are used such that : This gives matrices
Total singular matrices =
Required probability =
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