The value of vmatrix 1 & a & a^2 \\ 1 & b & b^2 \\ 1 & c & c^2 vmatrix is equal to Option 1: abc(a+b)(b+c)(c+a) Option 2: 4abc Option 3: (a-b)(b-c)(c-a) Option 4: 4a^2b^2c^2

The answer is '(a-b)(b-c)(c-a)'. View full solution:

CUET Mathematics - The value of vmatrix 1 & a & a^2 \\ 1 & b & b^2 \\ 1 & c & c^2 vmatrix is equal to | PYQs + Solutions

CUET Mathematics 2026 25th May Shift 1

Algebra

Medium

applied

$abc(a+b)(b+c)(c+a)$

$4abc$

$(a-b)(b-c)(c-a)$

$4a^2b^2c^2$

✅ Correct Option: 3