The determination of the matrix \(\begin{pmatrix} 1 & 3 & 3 \\ 4 & 5 & 6\\ 2 & 0 & 1 \end{pmatrix}\) is
A
-67
B
-57
C
-1
D
3
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Step-by-Step Mathematical Solution
((1 x5x1) +( 3x6x2) + (3x4x0)) - ((3x5x2) + (1x6x0) + (3x4x1))
( 5 + 36) - (30 +12) = 41 - 42
= -1
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #31019)