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GATE 2022 ST – Question 8

General Aptitude · Spatial Aptitude: Spatial Reasoning and Visualization · 2 marks · Multiple choice

P=(0,1),Q=(0,−3),R=(−2,−1),S=(2,−1) are the vertices of a quadrilateral. Find its enclosed area.

  1. 4
  2. 4√2
  3. 8
  4. 8√2

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Correct answer: (C) 8

Explanation

The points form a diamond with perpendicular diagonals PQ and RS,both of length 4. Area=½·4·4=**8, C**. The boundary order is P,R,Q,S around the convex quadrilateral.

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