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The coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining (4, –3) and (9, 7) in the ratio 3 : 2 externally is .

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(19, 27)
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B
(7, 3)
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C
(35, 15)
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(195,275)
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Solution

The correct option is A (19, 27)
Let A(4, -3), B(9, 7) be the points
and C divides AB externally in the
ratio 3 : 2.

So, by using section formula for externaldivision between two points A(x1, y1)and B(x2, y2), the point of division hasthe coordinates(mx2nx1mn, my2ny1mn)Coordinates of C will be(3×92×432, 3×72×(3)32)=(19, 27)

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