If a, b, c, d, e and f are in GP, then the value of depends on :
x and y
x and z
y and z
independent of x, y and z
D.
independent of x, y and z
a, b, c, d, e and f are in GP.
a = a, b = ar, c = ar2, d = ar3, e = ar4 and f = ar5
Thus, the given determinant is independent of x, y and z.