Question

To divide a line segment PQ in the ratio a : b (where a and b are co-prime integers), draw a ray PX so that ∠QPX is an acute angle and then mark points on ray PX at equal distances such that the minimum number of these points is

• A. ab
• B. a – b
• C. a – b + 1
• D. a + b
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D a + b


To divide the line segment PQ in the ratio a : b, it is required to mark (a + b) points on PX at equal distances.
Hence, the correct answer is option d.