In what ratio the line segment joining t

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Quantitative Reasoning

Topic

Co-ordinate Geometry

Question:

In what ratio the line segment joining the points (-2, 3) and (3, -7) is divided by x-axis?

Options:

2 : 3

3 : 2

3 : 7

1 : 4

Correct Answer:

3 : 7

Explanation:

Applying section formula, assume the x-axis (x,0) divides the points (-2, 3) and (3, -7) in k:1

equating y-coordinates,

(7k-3)/(k+1) = 0

k= 3/7

The correct answer is Option (3) → 3 : 7