Evaluate the Determinant $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 8 & - 1 & 0 \\ - 1 & 4 & 8 \end{array} \right|$

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the determinant.
- $\left| \begin{array} { r r r } 1 & 0 & 0 \\ 8 & - 1 & 0 \\ - 1 & 4 & 8 \end{array} \right|$

A) $- 40$
B) $- 24$
C) $- 8$
D) 8