Use a Graphing Calculator to Find the Value of the Determinant

question 359

Multiple Choice

Use a graphing calculator to find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 4 & 2 & 3 \\1 & 4 & 2 \\3 & 2 & 4\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) 22
• C) \(- 22\)
• D) 142

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Definitions:

Crowding-out Effect

A situation where increased government spending leads to a reduction in private sector investment.

Multiplier Effect

An economic phenomenon where an increase in spending produces an increase in national income and consumption greater than the initial amount spent.

Aggregate Demand

The aggregate market demand for goods and services in an economic environment, valued at a specific price level within a certain timeframe.

MPC

Marginal Propensity to Consume, which is the proportion of any additional income that a consumer spends on goods and services.