Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 1 & 5 \\ 2 & 6 & 5 \\ 1 & 5 & 5 \end{array} \right|$

question 148

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 2 & 1 & 5 \\ 2 & 6 & 5 \\ 1 & 5 & 5 \end{array} \right|$

• A) 25
• B) 205
• C) \(- 25\)
• D) 15

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