$A$ is a singular matrix of order $5$. $B$ is another matrix having the rank $\rho(B)$ equal to the rank $\rho(A)$,and $B$ has a non-zero minor of order $3$. Then which one of the following is true?

  • A
    $B$ is a $4 \times 4$ matrix
  • B
    $\rho(A)=\rho(B)=4$,irrespective of the order of $B$
  • C
    $\rho(A)=\rho(B)=3$,when all the fourth order minors of $A$ are zero
  • D
    $|B|=0$

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