The value of vmatrix 265 & 240 & 219 240 & 225 & 198 219 & 198 & 181 vmatrix is equal to

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Problem

The value of

\begin{vmatrix} 265 & 240 & 219 \\ 240 & 225 & 198 \\ 219 & 198 & 181 \end{vmatrix}

is equal to (a) 0 (b) 679 (c) 779 (d) 1000