Question

If a point p lies between two points x and y such that XP=yp then what is the ratio xy : xp

Answer 1

Answer:

2:1

Step-by-step explanation:

point p lies between x and y so,

xp+yp=xy

xp+xp=xy

2xp=xy

2/1=xy/xp

xy:xp=2:1

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Since xp=yp therefore, p is the mid point of xy

Hence....xy=2xp

Xy/xp= 2/1

Xy:xp = 2:1