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Engineering Maths · Q180

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Engineering and GATE · Engineering Maths · question 180

Q180

If any two columns of a determinant \[ P = | array*20c 4&7&8 \\ 3&1&5 \\ 9&6&2 array |\] are interchanged, which one of the following statements regarding the value of the determinant is CORRECT?

If any two columns of a determinant {\text{P}} = \left| {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} 4&7&8 \\ 3&1&5 \\ 9&6&2 \end{array}} \right|   are interchanged, which one of the following statements regarding the value of the determinant is CORRECT?
A.
Absolute value remains unchanged but sign will change
Answer
B.
Both absolute value and sign will change
C.
Absolute value will change but sign will not change
D.
Both absolute value and sign will remain unchanged

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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