Let S = {x1, x2,..., xn} be a set of distinct positive integers. The n x n matrix (S) whose i, j-entry is the greatest common divisor (xi, xj) of xi and xj is called the GCD matrix on S. A divisor d of x is said to be a unitary divisor of x if (d, x/d) = 1. The greatest common unitary divisor (GCUD) matrix (S**) is defined analogously. We show that if S is both GCD-closed and GCUD-closed, then det(S**) ≥ det(S), where the equality holds if and Only if (S**) = (S). |