Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { c c } \frac { 1 } { 7 } & - \frac { 1 } { 10 } \\ 10 & 7 \end{array} \right|$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { c c } \frac { 1 } { 7 } & - \frac { 1 } { 10 } \\ 10 & 7 \end{array} \right|$

• A) 2
• B) 0
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) \(\frac { 149 } { 70 }\)

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Analyze the notion of legally sufficient consideration through practical examples.

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