Parallelogram diagonal and line equation
CAT 2020 Slot 3 · Quantitative Ability · Easy · Coordinate Geometry
This is an easy Quantitative Ability question from the CAT 2020 Slot 3 paper. It tests Coordinate Geometry. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.
The points and are opposite vertices of a parallelogram. If the other two vertices lie on the line , then is
- A.
15
- B.
13
- C.
14
- D.
12
C
Explanation
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other. Midpoint of the given opposite vertices and is: M = .
The other two vertices also form a diagonal whose midpoint is M. Hence, the line containing the other two vertices must pass through M.
Substitute into : .
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