Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 8 & - 7 & 7 \\- 5 & - 7 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

question 280

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 8 & - 7 & 7 \\- 5 & - 7 & - 6 \\0 & 0 & 0\end{array} \right|$$

• A) 0
• B) 238
• C) \(- 322\)
• D) 280

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Definitions:

Depreciation Expense

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Journal Entry

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Depreciable Cost

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Straight-Line Rate

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset, which assumes the asset will lose an equal amount of value each year over its useful life.