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For a triangular matrix, the determinant equals:

Answer: Product of diagonal elements.

  • A Sum of all elements
  • B Sum of diagonal elements
  • C Product of all elements
  • D Product of diagonal elements

Correct answer: D. Product of diagonal elements

Explanation: For any triangular (upper or lower) matrix, the determinant is the product of all elements on the main diagonal.

Concept context

Evaluation of determinants, cofactors, adjoint, inverse of matrix, Cramer's rule and area applications. Always in board and JEE.

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