Maths Rectangular Cartesian Co-ordinates Points Related to Triangle ( Orthocentre, Circumcentre, Incentre ), Area of Some Geometrical Figures, Collinearity Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

A(1, 2) and B(7, 10) are two points. If P(x, y) is a point such that the angle APB is 60 0 and the area of the triangle APB is maximum then which of the following is (are) true ?

A
P lies on any line perpendicular to AB
B
P lies on the right bisector of AB
C
P lies on the straight line 3x + 4y = 36
D
P lies on the circle passing through the points (1, 2) and (7, 10) and having a radius of 10 units

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(b, c)

Since base is fixed hence height needed to be maximized.

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