Evaluate the Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 5 & 5 \\3 & 6 & 2 \\5 & 6 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $$\left| \begin{array} { l l l } 1 & 5 & 5 \\3 & 6 & 2 \\5 & 6 & 5\end{array} \right|$$

• A)407
• B)-167
• C)67
• D)-67

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