Evaluate the Determinant of the Given Matrix and State Whether

question 127

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant of the given matrix and state whether the matrix is invertible.
- $$A = \left[ \begin{array} { r r r r } 0.9 & 1.7 & 8 & 12.7 \\- 3.5 & 0.4 & - 1.4 & 5 \\6 & 8.8 & - 4.4 & 2 \\- 2 & 3.5 & 11.4 & - 8.2\end{array} \right]$$

• A) 10,144
• B) \(- 2,122\)
• C) \(- 1,482\)
• D) 10,784

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