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📐 Mathematics  ·  Determinants  ·  JEE

If two rows of a determinant are identical, the determinant equals:

Answer: 0.

  • A 0
  • B 1
  • C 2
  • D −1

Correct answer: A. 0

Explanation: A determinant with two identical rows (or columns) is zero.

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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