Question

The point which divides the join of $(1,2)$ and $(3,4)$ externally in the ratio 1 : 1

• A. lies in the III quadrant
• B. lies in the II quadrant
• C. lies in the I quadrant
• D. cannot be found

Answer 1

The correct option is D

cannot be found

The point which divides the join of $(1,2)$ and $(3,4)$ externally in the ratio 1 : 1 is

$(\frac{1\times 3-1\times 1}{1-1},\frac{1\times 4-1\times 2}{1-1})$

Which is not defined.

Therefore, it is not possible to externally divide the line joining two points in the ratio 1 : 1