The number of arcs to be made to divide a line segment in the ratio 5 : 7 using a single ray is ____.

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Solution

The correct option is B
12

The number of equally-spaced arcs to be cut on a single ray if it is used to divide a line segment into m : n ratio is m + n.

Hence, the number of arcs to be cut in this case is 7 + 5 = 12.

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