Coordinate Geometry Question 64

Question: The line $ x+y=4 $ divides the line joining the points (-1, 1) and (5, 7) in the ratio

[IIT 1965; UPSEAT 1999]

Options:

A) 2 : 1

B) 1 : 2

C) 1 : 2 externally

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Ratio $ =-( \frac{-1+1-4}{5+7-4} )=\frac{1}{2} $ . (Applying the formula given in the book)



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