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A triangle has vertices P(0, 0), Q(8, 0) and R(0, 6). The side PQ lies on the -axis and the side PR lies on the -axis. What is the area of the triangle (in square units)?

Class 9Points on the AxesCoordinate Geometry
  • A48
  • B26
  • C22
  • D24

Step-by-Step Solution

PQ lies on the -axis with length 8 (base) and PR lies on the -axis with length 6 (height); the right angle is at the origin. Area = square units.
Answer: D) 24

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