The mid-point of the segment joining $(2,3)$ and $(4,7)$ is
A$(6,10)$
B$(1,2)$
C$(2,4)$
D$(3,5)$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. $(3,5)$
1. Mid-point $=\left(\dfrac{2+4}{2},\ \dfrac{3+7}{2}\right)$.
2. $=\left(\dfrac{6}{2},\ \dfrac{10}{2}\right)=(3,5)$.
3. So the mid-point is $(3,5)$.
_Source: Karnataka SSLC (KSEEB) Class 10 Mathematics, Ch7 'Coordinate Geometry', §7.3_
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