Question

The point which divides the line segment joining the points (7, –6) and (3, 4) in ratio 1 : 2 internally lies in the
(A) I quadrant (B) II quadrant (C) III quadrant (D) IV quadrant

NCERT Class X
Mathematics - Exemplar Problems

Chapter _COORDINATE GEOMETRY

Answer 1

Co ordinates of the point joining (7,-6) and (3,4)
= ( (3+14)/3 , (3-12)/3 )
= (17/3, -8/3)

So, this point lies in the (D) fourth quadrant