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Let a triangle be bounded by the lines L1:2x+5y=10; L2:-4x+3y=12 and the line L3, which passes through the point P2,3, intersect L2 at A and L1 at B. If the point P divides the line-segment AB, internally in the ratio 1:3, then the area of the triangle is equal to
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Options:
  • A 11013
  • B 13213
  • C 14213
  • D 15113
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 13213

Given, point A lies on L2 : -4x+3y=12

Take x=α, so y=4+43αAα,4+43α

Points B lies on L1 : 2x+5y=10

Take x=β, so y=2-25βBβ,2-25β

Now point P divides AB internally in the ratio 1:3

P2,3=P3α+β4,34+43α+12-25β4

α=313,β=9513

We get, point A313,5613,B9513,-1213

Vertex C of triangle is the point of intersection of L1 and L2

C-1513,3213

area ABC=12313561319513-12131-151332131

=12×1333561395-1213-153213

area ABC=13213sq. units

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