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JEE AdvancedHardQuestion 300012

Question

The area of triangle formed by the line x/3 + y/4 = 1 with the coordinate axes is:
  1. A
    6
    Correct
  2. B
    12
  3. C
    3
  4. D
    24

Correct answer

6

Explanation

x-intercept = 3, y-intercept = 4. Triangle with legs 3 and 4: Area = (1/2) × 3 × 4 = 6.