If $A = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 3 \\ 2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$,then the determinant of $A^2 - 2A$ is

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $-5$
  • D
    $-25$

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