MCQ
If $A$ and $B$ are symmetric matrices, then $ABA$ is
  • symmetric matrix
  • B
    skew symmetric
  • C
    diagonal matrix
  • D
    scalar matrix

Answer

Correct option: A.
symmetric matrix
a
We have $(ABA)’ = A’B’A’ = ABA$
==> $ABA$ is symmetric

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