Question

Draw a line segment of length 7 cm and divide it in the ratio 3:5. Write the steps
of construction.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Steps of constmction: Draw the line segment AB = 7 cm. Draw ray BX making an acute ∠ABX. Along BX. mark off five points B1, B2, B3, B4 and B5. Join B2 to A. Through B5 draw B5P || B2A, intersecting BA produced at P. The point P so obtained is the required point which divides AB externally in the ratio 3:5.

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