Q.

If M11=-40, M12=-10 and M13=35 of the determinant  Δ=|13-24-56352|, then the value of Δ is:

1 -80  
2 60  
3 70  
4 100  

Ans.

(1)

Ans.    -80

Explanation:

Δ=a11A11+a12A12+a13A13

   =a11M11-a12M12+a13M13

   =1(-40)-3(-10)+(-2)(35)

   =-40+30-70=-80