JEE Mathematics · Medium

Matrices and Determinants: Multiplication MCQ

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MultiplicationMediumQuestion 250007

Question

If A is 2×3 and B is 3×4, then AB has order:
  1. A
    2×4
    Correct
  2. B
    3×3
  3. C
    4×2
  4. D
    2×3

Correct answer

2×4

Explanation

For AB to be defined, columns of A must equal rows of B (3=3 ✓). The result has rows of A and columns of B: 2×4.