Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 2 & 5 \\2 & 2 & 3 \\1 & 2 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

question 178

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 2 & 5 \\2 & 2 & 3 \\1 & 2 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 0
• B) \(- 12\)
• C) 1
• D) 72

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