Coordinate Geometry Question 163
Question: If the point dividing internally the line segment joining the points (a, b) and (5, 7) in the ratio 2 : 1 be (4, 6), then
Options:
A) $ a=1,b=2 $
B) $ a=2,b=-4 $
C) $ a=2,b=4 $
D) $ a=-2,b=4 $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
$ \frac{2\times 5+1(a)}{2+1}=4\Rightarrow a=2 $ and $ \frac{2\times 7+1(b)}{2+1}=6\Rightarrow b=4 $ .
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