Evaluate
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 4 & - 2 & - 5 \\3 & - 4 & - 1 \\1 & - 4 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

question 56

Multiple Choice

Evaluate.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 4 & - 2 & - 5 \\3 & - 4 & - 1 \\1 & - 4 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 12
• B) 16
• C) \(- 16\)
• D) 76

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