KCET · Maths · Three Dimensional Geometry
The octant in which the point \((2,-4,-7)\) lies is
- A Eight
- B Third
- C Fourth
- D Fifth
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) Eight
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
The following table shows the signs of the coordinates in eight octants.

Given, point is \((2,-4,-7)\).
It lies in VIII quadrant.

Given, point is \((2,-4,-7)\).
It lies in VIII quadrant.
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