If $a, b, c$ are non-zero real numbers and if the system of equations $(a - 1 )x = y + z,$  $(b - 1 )y = z + x ,$ $(c - 1 )z= x + y,$ has a non-trivial solution, then $ab + bc + ca$ equals

  • [JEE MAIN 2014]
  • A

     $a + b + c$

  • B

    $abc$

  • C

    $1$

  • D

    $-1$

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