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 3 × 4, B is 4 × 3. Select one: A.AB is 3 × 3, BA is undefined. B.AB is undefined, BA is 4 × 4. C.AB is 3 × 3, BA is 4 × 4. D.AB is 4 × 4, BA is 3 × 3.

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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 3 × 4, B is 4 × 3.
Select one:
A.AB is 3 × 3, BA is undefined.
B.AB is undefined, BA is 4 × 4.
C.AB is 3 × 3, BA is 4 × 4.
D.AB is 4 × 4, BA is 3 × 3.
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