A courier truck starts from house

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

A courier truck starts from house P(4,−3)P(4,-3), needs to deliver a package at house Q(12,9)Q(12,9), and wishes to leave a second package at a point exactly halfway between the two houses before proceeding to QQ. (i) Find the coordinates of the halfway point RR between PP and QQ. (ii) Calculate separately the distance travelled from PP to RR and from RR to QQ. (iii) If the company charges Rs. 12 per kilometre, compute the total delivery charge for the trip from PP to QQ via RR. (Round your answer to the nearest rupee.)

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