Question:

Value of the given determinant is 

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Always expand a determinant along the simplest row or column for easier calculation.
Updated On: Dec 14, 2025
  • $-12$
  • $0$
  • $6$
  • $12$
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Expanding along the first row:

 \[ = 1(6\cdot 2 - 0\cdot 4) - 3(2\cdot 2 - 4(-1)) \] \[ = 12 - 3(4 + 4) = 12 - 3(8) = 12 - 24 = -12 \]

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