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If A is square matrix of order n `gt` 1, then which one of the following is correct ?

A

det (-A) = det A

B

det (-A) = `(-1)^(n)` det A

C

det (-A) = -det A

D

det (-A) = n det A

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The correct Answer is:
B
A is square matrix of order `n gt 1`.
`det(-A)=(-1)^(n)` det A
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