Question

If M (16, 3) and N (8, 4) are coordinates of two points, find the coordinates of midpoint.

Select one:

14, 7½

12, 3 1/2

10½

14, 12½

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) 12, 3.5

We know that the mid point formula M = (x, y) of the two points (x₁​, y₁​) and (x₂​, y₂​) is:

\((x, y) = \left(\frac{x_1 + x_2}2 , \frac{y_1 + y_2}2\right)\)

Here, the given points are (16, 3) and (8, 4), therefore,

Hence, the coordinates of the mid point are (12, 3.5).