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Which formula gives the coordinates of a point that divides a line segment in a given ratio m:n?

Class 10Coordinate GeometryGeometry — Coordinates
  • ASection formula
  • BDistance formula
  • CMidpoint formula
  • DArea formula

Step-by-Step Solution

The section formula gives a point dividing a segment in ratio . The midpoint formula is its special case (1:1).
Answer: A) Section formula

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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