Straight Line Question 103

Question: The length of the perpendicular drawn from origin upon the straight line $ \frac{x}{3}-\frac{y}{4}=1 $ is[MP PET 1997]

Options:

A) $ 2\frac{2}{5} $

B) $ 3\frac{1}{5} $

C) $ 4\frac{2}{5} $

D) $ 3\frac{2}{5} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The line is $ 4x-3y-12=0 $ Hence the required length $ =12/5 $ .