Straight Line Question 95

Question: The perpendicular distance of the straight line $ 12x+5y=7 $ from the origin is given by [MP PET 1993]

Options:

A) $ \frac{7}{13} $

B) $ \frac{12}{13} $

C) $ \frac{5}{13} $

D) $ \frac{1}{13} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Required distance = $ \frac{7}{\sqrt{{{(12)}^{2}}+5^{2}}}=\frac{7}{13} $ .