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 $ .