ECZ 2017 · O-Level Paper 1 — Matrices

Given that A = 321430 and B = 123321010, find AB as a single matrix.

  • A. 6710131415
  • B. 91111131415
  • C. AB is not possible
  • D. 91311141115

Verified working — step 1

Check the sizes first: A is 2 × 3 and B is 3 × 3 - the inner 3s match, so AB exists and is 2 × 3. Then row times column, six times.

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