Question

If the point P(6,2) divides the line segment joining A(6,5) & B(4,y) in the ratio 3:1 , then the value of y is

a)4
b)3
c)2
d)1​

Answer 1

The correct answer is the option D) 1 i.e the value of y is equal to 1.

Given that the point P(6,2) divides the line segment joint A(6,5) and B(4,y) in the ratio 3:1 .

We will use the section formula to find the value of y . y is the value of the y-coordinate of the point P.

2 = (3 × y + 1 × 5)/4

=> 8 = 3y + 5

=> 3y = 3

=> y = 1

The value of y is equal to 1.

Answer 2

option (d)

the right answer is 1