Now, let us consider some examples Example 1 Consider the following information regarding the number of men and women
workers in three factories I, II and III
Men workers
Women workers
I
30
25
II
25
31
III
27
26
Represent the above information in the form of a 3 × 2 matrix What does the entry
in the third row and second column represent Rationalised 2023-24
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MATHEMATICS
Solution The information is represented in the form of a 3 × 2 matrix as follows:
30
25
A
25
31
27
26




= 





The entry in the third row and second column represents the number of women
workers in factory III