SSC CHSL 2024 PYQ — Question 75

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 13.

We know,

Intercept form of the straight line equation: x/a + y/b = 1

Distance between the intercepts = √(a² + b²)

Where a and b are x and y intercepts

According to the question;

5x + 12y = 60

To convert the above equation into intercept form, divide the equation by 60.

⇒ x/12 + y/5 = 1

We have,

⇒ x intercept = a = 12

⇒ y intercept = b = 5

Now,

Distance between the intercept = length = √(12² + 5²) = 13 cm