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Area of the triangle formed by the graph of the line \[2x-3y+6=0\]along with the coordinate axes is

A) 1/2 sq unit

B) 2/3 sq unit

C) 3 sq units

D) 6 sq units

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c] Required area of triangle \[=\frac{1}{2}\times OA\times OB\] \[=\frac{1}{2}\times (-\,3)\times (2)=-3\] But area cannot be negative. So, neglect the '-' sign. \[\therefore \]Required area = 3 sq units