Consider the following statements :
(a) If any two rows or columns of a determinant are identical, then the value of the determinant is zero
(b) If the corresponding rows and columns of a determinant are interchanged, then the value of the determinant does not change.
(c) If any two rows or columns of a determinant are interchanged, then the value of the determinant changes in sign.
Which of these are correct ?

Options

A. (a) and (c)
B. (a) and (b)
C. (a), (b) and (c)
D. (b) and (c)

Answer

C