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In the figure, AB is to be divided in ratio 2 : 3. Equal points A1..A5 are on ray AX, and A5 is joined to B. The dividing point of AB lies opposite to which marked point?

Class 10Division of a Line SegmentGeometry
  • AA1
  • BA2
  • CA3
  • DA4

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For ratio 2 : 3 the parallel to A5B is drawn through A2, so the dividing point lies opposite A2.
Answer: B) A2

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