Q33 / 60 · IAT (IISER) 2018 · Mathematics

Consider a matrix \(A=\left(\begin{array}{lll}1 & 0 & 0 \\ 2 & x & y \\ 4 & 3 & 5\end{array}\right)\) with integer entries and determinant -5. Then a possible value for \(y\) is

  • Correct answer
    A
    \(10\)
  • B
    \(6\)
  • C
    \(8\)
  • D
    \(1\)

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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