Find the Determinant of the Given Matrix $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 1 & 5 & 5 \\0 & 9 & 2 & 8 \\5 & 2 & 9 & 1 \\7 & 1 & 5 & 2\end{array} \right]$$

question 323

Multiple Choice

Find the determinant of the given matrix.
- $$\left[ \begin{array} { l l l l } 0 & 1 & 5 & 5 \\0 & 9 & 2 & 8 \\5 & 2 & 9 & 1 \\7 & 1 & 5 & 2\end{array} \right]$$

• A) 30
• B) \(- 1805\)
• C) \(- 15\)
• D) \(- 40\)

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