Conic Sections Question 166

Question: The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola $ x^{2}=12y $ to the ends of its latus rectum is

Options:

A) 12 sq. unit

B) 16 sq. unit

C) 18 sq. unit

D) 24 sq. unit

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

$ \Delta =\frac{1}{2}(12\times 3)=18 $ sq. unit