If are in G.P., then the value of the determinant
is
- A
- B
- C
- D
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the G.P. be defined by the first term and common ratio Then
Taking logs, .
The determinant elements become terms of an Arithmetic Progression.
Apply column transformations and .
The transformed determinant will have:
.
.
The determinant becomes:
.
Since two columns are identical, the value of the determinant is .
Taking logs, .
The determinant elements become terms of an Arithmetic Progression.
Apply column transformations and .
The transformed determinant will have:
.
.
The determinant becomes:
.
Since two columns are identical, the value of the determinant is .