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If the points (k, 2k), (3k, 3k) and (3, 1) are collinear, then k

(a) 13

(b) -13

(c) 23

(d) -23

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Solution

We have three collinear points.

In general if are collinear then, area of the triangle is 0.

So,

So,

Take out the common terms,

Therefore,

So the answer is (b)


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