Coordinate Geometry Question 98
Question: If the coordinates of the points A, B, C, be (4,4), (3,-2) and (3,-16) respectively, then the area of the triangle ABC is
[MP PET 1982]
Options:
A) 27
B) 15
C) 18
D) 7
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
$ \Delta =\frac{1}{2}[4(-2+16)+3(-16-4)+3(4+2) $
$ =\frac{1}{2}[56-60+18]=7 $ .
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