engineering mathematics MCQ #1830

The coordinates of the point dividing the line segment joining (1, 2) and (3, 4) in the ratio 2:1 are

engineering mathematics MCQ #1830

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The coordinates of the point dividing the line segment joining (1, 2) and (3, 4) in the ratio 2:1 are

    • A) (7 / 3, 10 / 3)
    • B) (5 / 3, 8 / 3)
    • C) (2, 3)
    • D) (4, 5)

    Answer: (7 / 3, 10 / 3)

    Explanation: Using section formula: ((mx2 + nx1) / (m + n), (my2 + ny1) / (m + n)) = ((2*3 + 1*1) / (2 + 1), (2*4 + 1*2) / (2 + 1)) = (7 / 3, 10 / 3)