ECZ 2025 · O-Level Paper 1 — Matrices

Given that B = -24 and C = 31, find matrix BC.

  • A. -2
  • B. 10
  • C. -10
  • D. -6

Verified working — step 1

A (1 × 2) row times a (2 × 1) column collapses to a single number: multiply matching entries, then add the products.

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