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| 1. |
If the value of the determinant \[\left| \begin{matrix} a & 1 & 1 \\ 1 & b & 1 \\ 1 & 1 & c \\ \end{matrix} \right|\] is positive, where \[a\ne b\ne c,\] then the value of abc |
| A. | Cannot be less than 1 |
| B. | Is greater than \[-8\] |
| C. | Is less than \[-8\] |
| D. | Must be greater than 8 |
| Answer» C. Is less than \[-8\] | |