Find the slope of the line perpendicular to y = 1/4x - 6

Find the slope of the line perpendicular to $y = \frac{1}{4}x - 6$

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. -4.

A line perpendicular to another line has a slope that is the negative reciprocal of the original slope.

Here, y = (1/4)x - 6

Slope of this line = 1/4

Negative reciprocal of 1/4 = - 4

SSC CGL 2025 PYQ — Question 59