Question

If the coordinates of the points A, B, C be (4, 4), (3, –2) and (3, 16) respectively, then the area of the triangle ABC is-

• A. 27
• B. 15
• C. 18
• D. 7

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

7

Answer 2

D = $\frac{1}{2}$ [4(–2 + 16) + 3(–16 – 4) + 3(4 + 2)]

= $\frac{1}{2}$ [56 – 60 + 18] = 7