NDA2021MathematicsDeterminantsActual
The element in the i^ th row and the j^ th column of a determinant of third order is equal to 2(i+j) . What is the value of the determinant?
Options
- A0
- B2
- C4
- D6
Correct answer
A. 0
Step-by-step solution
Determinant = | array ccc 4 & 6 & 8 6 & 8 & 10 8 & 10 & 12 array |=2 | array lll 2 & 3 & 4 3 & 4 & 5 4 & 5 & 6 array |=2[2(24-25)+3(20-18)+4(15-16)]=0 .