Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section A

Chapter

Determinants

Question:

The area of a triangle with vertices (-3, 0), (3, 0) and (0, k) is 9 sq. units. The value of k will be

Options:

3

9

-9

6

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Draw the triangle roughly.

Area = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x base x height

9 sq. units = \(\frac{1}{2}\) x (3+3) x (k)