Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1900 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Numerical Computation

Question Statement:

If the points $(1, 2)$, $(3, p)$, and $(5, 10)$ are collinear, the value of $p$ is:

Options:

  • (A) 6
  • (B) 7
  • (C) 5
  • (D) 8

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Equal slope: $(p - 2)/(3 - 1) = (10 - p)/(5 - 3) \implies (p - 2)/2 = (10 - p)/2 \implies 2p = 12 \implies p = 6$.
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