Coordinate Geometry Question 114

Question: Orthocentre of the triangle whose vertices are (0, 0) (3, 0) and (0, 4) is

[MNR 1982; RPET 1997]

Options:

A) (0, 0)

B) (1, 1)

C) (2, 2)

D) (3, 3)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

This is a right angled (at origin) triangle therefore orthocentre = (0, 0).