Question

Construct AB of length 8.5cm and divide it in the ratio 5:7. Write steps of

construction also.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Draw a line of AB of length 8. 5cm.

Draw a ray AX making an acute angle with AB.

Mark 5+7=12 points on AX such that AA1=A1A2=A2A3 and so on.

Join A12B.

Through A5 draw a line parallel to A12B intersecting AB at point C.

Answer 2

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