Matrices & Determinants
Determinant Properties
Grade Class 12

Question:

Let $D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & a+b \\ c & d & c+d \\ a & b & a-b \end{vmatrix}$ and $D_2 = \begin{vmatrix} a & c & a+c \\ b & d & b+d \\ a & c & a+b+c \end{vmatrix}$ then the value of $\frac{D_1}{D_2}$ where $b \neq 0$ and $ad \neq bc$, is
(A) $-2$
(B) $0$
(C) $-2b$
(D) $2b$

Step-by-Step Solution

Key Concept: Evaluate the determinants D1 and D2 using row/column operations and find their ratio.
For $D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & a+b \\ c & d & c+d \\ a & b & a-b \end{vmatrix}$, applying $R_3 \to R_3 - R_1$, we get $D_1 = \begin{vmatrix} a & b & a+b \\ c & d & c+d \\ 0 & 0 & -2b \end{vmatrix}$. Expanding along $R_3$, $D_1 = -2b(ad - bc)$. For $D_2 = \begin{vmatrix} a & c & a+c \\ b & d & b+d \\ a & c & a+b+c \end{vmatrix}$, applying $R_3 \to R_3 - R_1$, we get $D_2 = \begin{vmatrix} a & c & a+c \\ b & d & b+d \\ 0 & 0 & b \end{vmatrix}$. Expanding along $R_3$, $D_2 = b(ad - bc)$. Thus, $\frac{D_1}{D_2} = \frac{-2b(ad-bc)}{b(ad-bc)} = -2$.
Correct Answer: (A)

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