Question

The ratio in which the Yaxis divides the line segment joining the points
(5,-6) and (-1, -4)
A 5:1
B)1:5
C)2:3
D)3:2​

Answer 1

Answer:

Option A - 5:1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the ratio be k:1

(mx2+nx1/m+n)(my2+ny1/m+n)

(k(-1)+5/k+1) (k(-4)-6/k+1)

Since it divides in y axis (0,y)

Therefore,

k(-1)+5/k+1=0

-k+5=0

k/1=5/1

Therefore, k:1 = 5:1 (Ans)

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