CUET Mathematics 2026 21st May Shift 2 PYQs

If matrix $A = \begin{bmatrix} x & 2 & 3 \\ a & y & -5 \\ b & c & 0 \end{bmatrix}$ is a skew-symmetric matrix, then

(A) $x + y + c = 5$

(B) $c = 5$

(C) $a + b + c = 0$

(D) $a + b - c = 10$

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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