Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A stationery shop sells two types of pens, P and Q. On Monday, the shop sold 40 pens of type P and 25 pens of type Q for a total revenue of ₹1,675. On Tuesday, it sold 30 pens of type P and 35 pens of type Q for a total revenue of ₹1,625. Answer the following: a. (i) Represent the above information as a matrix equation AX=YAX=Y, clearly specifying the matrices AA, XX and YY. b. (ii) Show that the matrix AA is invertible by evaluating its determinant. c. (iii) Find A−1A^{-1}. d. (iv) Hence determine the selling price of one pen of type P and one pen of type Q.

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