Consider the matrix as given below: \[\left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 1&2&3 \\ 0&4&7 \\ 0&0&3 \end{array}} \right]\] Which one of the following options provides the CORRECT values of the eigen values of the matrix? A. 1, 4. 3 B. 3, 7, 3 C. 7, 3, 2 D. 1, 2, 3

1, 4. 3
3, 7, 3
7, 3, 2
1, 2, 3

The correct answer is $\boxed{\text{A}}$.

The eigenvalues of a matrix are the roots of its characteristic polynomial. The characteristic polynomial of a matrix $A$ is given by $$p(x) = |xI – A|.$$

In this case, we have $$p(x) = |xI – A| = \begin{vmatrix} x – 1 & 2 & 3 \\ 0 & x – 4 & 7 \\ 0 & 0 & x – 3 \end{vmatrix} = (x – 1)(x – 4)(x – 3).$$

Therefore, the eigenvalues of the matrix are $1$, $4$, and $3$.

Option A is the only option that contains all three of these eigenvalues.

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