Question

Coordinates of the point dividing the line joining the points (2, -2) and (-7, 4) in the ratio 1 ∶ 2 are A. ( 1 , 0 ) B. ( -1 , 0 ) C. ( 0 , 1 ) D. ( 0 , -1 )​

Answer 1

Answer:

1:2

x =-7+2×2/1+2 = -7+4/3

y= 4-2×2/1+2. = 4-4/3

-3/3 and 0/3

(-1,0)

Option (B) is the correct answer.