53ʳ to 55th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2011

The coordinates of the mid-point joining the point P (4, 6) and Q (–4, 8) will be-

a(2, 7)
b(7, 2)
c(7, 0)
d(0, 7)✓ Correct

Explanation

The coordinates of the mid-point joining the point P ($x_1$, $y_1$) and Q ($x_2$, $y_2$) $$= \left(\frac{x_1+x_2}{2}, \frac{y_1+y_2}{2}\right)$$ ∴ The coordinates of the mid-point joining the point (4, 6) and (–4, 8) $$= \left(\frac{4-4}{2}, \frac{6+8}{2}\right)$$ = (0, 7)

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