Coordinate Geometry Question 160

Question: If $ A(4,-3) $ , $ B(3,-2) $ and $ C(2,8) $ are the vertices of a triangle, then its centroid will be

[RPET 1984, 86]

Options:

A) (-3, 3)

B) (3, 3)

C) (3, 1)

D) (1, 3)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Let centroid is (x, y), then $ x=\frac{4+3+2}{3}=3 $ and $ y=\frac{-3-2+8}{3}=1 $ .