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A 60 cm ribbon (segment AB) is first divided in ratio 1 : 2 at P. Then PB is divided in ratio 1 : 1 at Q.
Find AQ in cm.

Class 10Division of a Line SegmentGeometry
  • A44
  • B40
  • C36
  • D80

Step-by-Step Solution

AP = , PB = 40. Q is midpoint of PB, so PQ = 20, AQ = 20 + 20 = 40 cm.
Answer: B) 40

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