Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 0 & 0 & 8 \\3 & 4 & 5 & 8 \\5 & 4 & 7 & 2 \\7 & 2 & 3 & 7\end{array} \right|$$

question 94

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 0 & 0 & 8 \\3 & 4 & 5 & 8 \\5 & 4 & 7 & 2 \\7 & 2 & 3 & 7\end{array} \right|$$

• A) \(- 320\)
• B) 320
• C) \(- 56\)
• D) \(- 24\)

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