The linear equation, such that each point on its graph has an ordinate $3$ times its abscissa is $y = m x$ . Then the value of $m$ is

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Solution

The correct option is D $3$
From the given information, we know
abscissa $= x$ co ordinate
ordinate $= y$ co ordinate
It is given $y = 3 x$
Substituting in the equation $y = m x$ , we get
$3 x = m x$
Thus $m = 3$

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