Find the ratio in which the line segment joining the points (3,5) and (−4,2) is divided by y-axis.
A
3:5
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B
5:4
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C
7:4
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D
3:4
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Solution
The correct option is D3:4 Using the section formula, if a point (x,y) divides the line joining the points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) in the ratio m:n, then (x,y)=(mx2+nx1m+n,my2+ny1m+n)
Substituting (x1,y1)=(3,5) and (x2,y2)=(−4,2) in the section formula, we get the point