Find the Value of the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 3 & 4 & 1 \\4 & 1 & 2 \\4 & 1 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

question 471

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 3 & 4 & 1 \\4 & 1 & 2 \\4 & 1 & 1\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 51\)
• B) 65
• C) 13
• D) \(- 13\)

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Monthly Compounding

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Average Annual Rate

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4 Year Returns

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Nominal Rate

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