Coordinate Geometry Question 82

Question: The line joining points (2, -3) and (-5,6) is divided by y-axis in the ratio

[MP PET 1999]

Options:

A) 2 : 5

B) 2 : 3

C) 3 : 5

D) 1 : 2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

y-axis will be divided, is in ratio, $ k=\frac{-x_1}{x_2} $
$ \therefore k=-( \frac{2}{-5} )=\frac{2}{5} $ .