Question

Let PQ be a focal chord of the parabola y2 = 36x of length 100, making an acute angle with the positive x-axis. Let the ordinate of P be positive and M be the point on the line segment PQ such that PM:MQ = 3:1. Then which of the following points does $\underline{NOT}$ lie on the line passing through M and perpendicular to the line PQ?

• A. (3,33)
• B. (-6, 45)
• C. (-3, 43)
• D. (6,29)

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

(-3, 43)

Answer 2

The correct option is(C): (-3, 43)