Evaluate $4 \times 4$ Determinant $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c c } 1 & 2 & 6 & 8 \\- 7 & 3 & 0 & 9 \\- 3 & 6 & 2 & 8 \\2 & 1 & 5 & 3\end{array} \right|$$

question 26

Multiple Choice

Evaluate $4 \times 4$ determinant. $$\left| \begin{array} { c c c c } 1 & 2 & 6 & 8 \\- 7 & 3 & 0 & 9 \\- 3 & 6 & 2 & 8 \\2 & 1 & 5 & 3\end{array} \right|$$ Use the properties of determinants to your advantage.

• A) 221
• B) 348
• C) 261

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