Provide an Appropriate Response $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } m & n & p \\0 & 0 & 0 \\q & r & s\end{array} \right|$$

question 367

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-What is the value of $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } m & n & p \\0 & 0 & 0 \\q & r & s\end{array} \right|$$ for any values of the variables?

• A) undefined
• B) 0
• C) -1
• D) 1

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