Question

Find the ratio in which the point P P(3/4,5/12) divides the line segment joining the points

A(1/2,3/2)​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let P divides the line segment joining the points A and B in the ratio m:n.

4

3

=

m+n

mx

2

+nx

1

=

m+n

m×2+n×

2

1

4

3

=

m+n

2m+

2

n

3m+3n=8m+2n

3n−2n=8m−3n

or m/n=1/5

Therefore, requried ratio is 1:5.