PRC-2 · Chapter 4 · Question 49 of 60
What is the condition for two matrices, A and B, to be conformable for *multiplication* (A × B)?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) The number of columns in Matrix A must equal the number of rows in Matrix B.
Explanation
Matrix multiplication involves 'row by column' operations, so the internal dimensions (cols of 1st and rows of 2nd) must match.
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