Mathematics · JEE | DETERMINANTS

Given below are two statements: Statement I: If elements of any one row (or column) of a determinant are multiplied by cofactors of any other row (or column), then their sum is zero. Statement II: The value of a determinant remains unaltered if its rows and columns are interchanged. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
2. B
   Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
3. C
   Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
4. D
   Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.