Question

The point Y which divides the line segment joining the points W(-5,4) and Z(7,1) in the ratio 1:2

lies in

(a) Quadrant II (b) Quadrant I (c) Quadrant IV (d) Quadrant III​

Answer 1

quadrant 1

using section formula

1 (-5) + 2(7) / 1+2 = 9/3=3

1(4) +2(1) / 1+2= 6/3 =2

soo x.is 3 and y is 2

both r positive

so lies in 1st quadrant