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In what ratio does the midpoint of a line segment divide it?

Class 10Coordinate GeometryGeometry — Coordinates
  • A1:1
  • B1:2
  • C2:1
  • D2:3

Step-by-Step Solution

The midpoint is the special case of the section formula where m = n, i.e. it divides the segment in the ratio 1:1.
Answer: A) 1:1

Key idea: Section formula and midpoint

**Section formula (internal)**:
A point dividing segment in ratio closer to A means smaller) has coordinates:



Where ₁, ₁), ₂, ₂).

**Midpoint** is the special case .

**Example**: Find the point dividing in ratio 2:3 where .
Point: (3, 1).

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