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If a matrix A is both symmetric and skew-symmetric, then A must be

1. Diagonal
2. Zero matrix
3. Upper triangular
4. None of these

Correct answer: Zero matrix

Solution

A matrix that is both symmetric and skew-symmetric must have all its entries equal to their negatives and themselves, which can only occur if all entries are zero, resulting in the zero matrix.

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