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Consider the matrix A = 211234112 whose eigen values are 1, -1 and 3. The trace (A33A2) is
  1. -6

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The correct option is A -6
A has the eigen values -1, 1, 3.

(A33A2) has the eigen values [(1)33(1)2], [(1)33(1)2] and [(3)33(3)2] = -4, -2, 0

So, Trace( A33A2 )= Sum of eigen values
=42+0=6

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