Question

In what ratio does the y-axis divide the line segment joining the points P (-4,5) and Q(3,7) ?

Answer 1

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Solution :-

Let the ratio be m : n

$Q=(\frac{3m-4n}{m+n},\frac{7m+5n}{m+n})=(0,y)$

$\therefore 3m-4n=0$

$\Rightarrow \frac{m}{n}=\frac{3}{4}$