Question

Co-ordinates of point dividing the line segment joining

(5, 4, 2) and (–1, –2, 4) in the ratio 2 : 3 externally is

• A. $\left( \frac{13}{5},\frac{8}{5},\frac{14}{5} \right)$
• B. (17, 16, – 2)
• C. $\left( \frac{17}{5},\frac{16}{5},\frac{- 2}{5} \right)$
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

(17, 16, – 2)

Answer 2

Using section formula