Q. The straight line $3x + y = 9$ divided the line segment joining the points (1, 3) and (2,7) in the ratio
A) 3:4 externally
B) 3:4 internally
C) 4:5 internally
D) 5:6 externally
Explanation
(b)
Required ratio is given by
$- \frac{3 \times 1 + 3 - 9}{3 \times 2 + 7 - 9\ }$
$= \frac{3}{4}\ ie,\ 3:4\ internally$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
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