Question

The area of the triangle formed by the points P (0,1), Q(0,5) and R(3,4) is

• A. 16 sq.units
• B. 8 sq.units
• C. 4 sq.units
• D. 6 sq.units

Answer 1

The correct option is D

6 sq.units

$Area=\frac{1}{2}base\times altitude=\frac{1}{2}\times (5-1)\times 3=\frac{1}{2}\times 4\times 3=6sq.units$