Step 1: {Definition of a scalar matrix}
A scalar matrix is a diagonal matrix where all diagonal elements are equal. This means \( a = d = 5 \), and all off-diagonal elements (\( b \), \( c \)) are zero.
Step 2: {Substitute the values}
Using the scalar matrix properties:
\[
a + 2b + 3c + 4d = 5 + 2(0) + 3(0) + 4(5) = 5 + 0 + 0 + 20 = 25.
\]
Step 3: {Verify the options}
The correct value is \( 25 \), which corresponds to option (D).