Question

The area enclosed within the curve $| x | + | y | = 1$ is

• A. $\sqrt { 2 }$
• B. 1
• C. $\sqrt { 3 }$
• D. 2

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

2

Answer 2

The given lines are $C ( 1,0 )$ and $\sqrt { 1 ^ { 2 } + 1 ^ { 2 } } = \sqrt { 2 }$. Hence, area of square is $\sqrt { 2 } \times \sqrt { 2 } = 2$ sq. units.