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CUET · MATHS · PYQ PAPER 2023

The value of the determinant \(\left|\begin{array}{ccc}66 & 18 & 36 \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \\ 11 & 3 & 6\end{array}\right|\) is:

  1. A -1
  2. B 1
  3. C 0
  4. D 2
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Correct Answer

(C) 0

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Detailed explanation

Factor out 6 from \(R_1\): \(6 \left| \begin{array}{ccc} 11 & 3 & 6 \\ 1 & 3 & 4 \\ 11 & 3 & 6 \end{array} \right|\) Since \(R_1 = R_3\), the determinant is 0: \(6 \times 0 = 0\)