JEE Main · 2026 · 22 Jan 2026 · Shift 1 · Matrices

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If , then the determinant of the matrix is
  1. (A)28
  2. (B)12
  3. (C)24
  4. (D)16✓ Correct

Answer: (D)

Solution

Since , factor , so its determinant is . With , one gets , whose determinant is .

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