What would be the value of x if 8 number of arcs to be made so that a line segment to be divided in ratio 3 : x, using a single ray ?
A
6
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B
5
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C
8
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is B 5 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 3 + x = 8.
So, x = 5