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The position vectors of points A,B,C are respectively a,b,c. If P divides AB in the ratio 3:4 and Q divides BC in the ratio 2:1 both externally then PQ is


A
b+c2a
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2(b+c2a)
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C
4abc
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D
2abc2
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Solution

The correct option is D 2(b+c2a)
By section formula
p=3b4a34=3b4a1 and q=2cb21=2cb1
Thus,
PQ=qp
PQ=2cb(3b+4a)
PQ=2cb+3b4a
PQ=2c+2b4a


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