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The number of elements in a matrix of order m x n is:

Answer: mn.

  • A m + n
  • B m - n
  • C m / n
  • D mn

Correct answer: D. mn

Explanation: Total number of elements = m x n (rows times columns). A 3x4 matrix has 12 elements.

Matrix A (3 rows x 3 columns)a11a12a13a21a22a23a31a32a33column 1column 2column 3row 1row 2row 3

Element aij of matrix A sits at the intersection of row i and column j.

Concept context

Matrix operations, determinants, inverses, and solving linear systems

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