If any two columns of a determinantare interchanged, which

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If any two columns of a determinant

are interchanged, which one of the following statements regarding the value of the determinant is CORRECT?

1. Absolute value remains unchanged but sign will change
2. Both absolute value and sign will change
3. Absolute value will change but sign will not
4. Both absolute value and sign will remain unchanged

Correct Option: A

This is a property of the determinant.