KVPY2013MathematicsStraight Lines
Consider a triangle ABC in the xy -plane with vertices A =(0,0), B =(1,1) and C =(9,1) . If the line x = a divides the triangle into two parts of equal area, then a equals
Options
- A3
- B3.5
- C4
- D4.5
Correct answer
A. 3
Step-by-step solution
area of P Q C= 1 2 area of A B C array l 1 2 (9-a) (1- a 9 )= 1 2 1 2 (8 1) (9-a)²=36 a=3 array