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Priya divides AB in ratio 3 : 4 using ray AX with 7 equal points. Her friend divides the SAME AB in ratio 3 : 4 but uses a ray making a larger acute angle and longer arcs.
Compared to Priya, the position of her friend's dividing point on AB is:

Class 10Division of a Line SegmentGeometry
  • ACloser to A
  • BCloser to B
  • CExactly the same
  • DOutside AB

Step-by-Step Solution

The angle of the ray and arc length do not change the ratio; both correctly give the same point dividing AB as 3 : 4.
Answer: C) Exactly the same

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