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If a matrix has 8 elements then the possible order(s) it may have

(A) 8×18 \times 1

(B) 5×35 \times 3

(C) 6×26 \times 2

(D) 2×42 \times 4

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

A matrix with order m×nm \times n has:

  • mm = number of rows
  • nn = number of columns

Total elements in a matrix = m×nm \times n


The matrix has 8 elements.

Checking which orders give exactly 8 elements:


(A) 8×18 \times 1

Rows ×\times Columns =8×1= 8 \times 1

=8= 8 elements

This is a possible order.


(B) 5×35 \times 3

Rows ×\times Columns =5×3= 5 \times 3

=15= 15 elements

This is not a possible order.


(C) 6×26 \times 2

Rows ×\times Columns =6×2= 6 \times 2

=12= 12 elements

This is not a possible order.


(D) 2×42 \times 4

Rows ×\times Columns =2×4= 2 \times 4

=8= 8 elements

This is a possible order.


Only options (A) and (D) give exactly 8 elements.

The possible orders are 8×18 \times 1 and 2×42 \times 4.

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