Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Vectors

Question:
For what value of a, the points with position vectors 60i ̂+3j ̂, 40i ̂-8j ̂, ai ̂+52j ̂ are collinear?
Options:
a=40
a=20
a= -40
a=30
Correct Answer:
a= -40
Explanation:
AB∥ BC => AB=kBC Solve the equation and find k and a