Find the Value of the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & - 2 & 3 \\0 & 8 & 5 \\0 & 0 & - 6\end{array} \right|$

question 312

Multiple Choice

Find the value of the determinant.
$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 5 & - 2 & 3 \\0 & 8 & 5 \\0 & 0 & - 6\end{array} \right|$

• A) 240
• B) -240
• C) 230
• D) -250

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