CAT 2017 Slot 1 QA Q30 Coordinate Geometry

Question 30 of the Quantitative Ability (QA) section, CAT 2017 Slot 1, with CAT's official answer.

The shortest distance of the point (\(\frac{1}{2}\),1) from the curve y = |x - 1| + |x + 1| is
  1. A
    1
  2. B
    0
  3. C
    √2
  4. D
    √\(\frac{3}{2}\)

Answer: (A) 1 Coordinate Geometry MCQ

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