The Sizes of Two Matrices a and B Are Given $A$

question 69

Multiple Choice

The sizes of two matrices A and B are given. Find the sizes of the product AB and the product BA, if the products are
defined.
- $A$ is $2 \times 4$ , B is $2 \times 4$ .

• A) \(\mathrm { AB }\) is \(2 \times 4 , \mathrm { BA }\) is \(4 \times 2\).
• B) \(\mathrm { AB }\) is \(2 \times 2 , \mathrm { BA }\) is \(4 \times 4\).
• C) \(A B\) is undefined, \(B A\) is undefined.
• D) \(\mathrm { AB }\) is \(4 \times 2\), \(\mathrm { BA }\) is \(2 \times 4\).

Understand the components and significance of the cash cycle in business operations.

Recognize the effects of accounts payable and receivable on a company's liquidity.

Grasp the relationship between the operating cycle and cash cycle.

Identify strategies to manage and optimize the cash cycle.

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