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While dividing AB in ratio 3 : 2, the equal arc spacing on ray AX must be:

Class 10Division of a Line SegmentGeometry
  • AEqual to AB
  • BAny convenient but equal length
  • CExactly 1 cm always
  • DDecreasing in size

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Arcs of any convenient length are fine, but they must all be equal so the segment is split correctly.
Answer: B) Any convenient but equal length

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