Evaluate the following determinant:
Applying C1 → C1 + C2 + C3 + C4, we get,
Now, applying R2 → R2 – R1, R3 → R3 – R1, R4 → R4 – R1, we get
Now, applying R1 → R1 + 3R3
= (40)(8)(40)(40) = 512000
So, Δ = 512000