If the orders of matrices A and B are m × n and p × q respectively, then which of the following is true for the product BA?
m = p
m = q
n = p
n = q
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If the orders of matrices A and B are m × n and p × q respectively, then which of the following is true for the product BA? 1. m = p 2. m = q 3. n = p 4. n = q

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Given, Matrix A: m × n Matrix B: p × q The product BA is defined if number of columns in B = number of rows in A, m = q . Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

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If the orders of matrices A and B are m × n and p × q respectively, then which of the following is true for the product BA?
m = p
m = q
n = p
n = q

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