Question

If point P divides segment QR internally in the ratio 3:2 then what is the ratio in which R divides segment QP externally?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let

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divides AB inernally in the ratio

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(1) <br> and

(2) <br>

divides AB externally in the ratio

. <br>

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(3) <br> and

(4) <br> Solving (1) and (3), we get <br>

<br> Solving (2) and (4), we get <br>