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A point P divides the segment joining A, 0) and B(0, ) in the ratio 1 : 2.
The coordinates of P are:

Class 10Section FormulaGeometry — Coordinates
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Step-by-Step Solution

and , so , b). The first option swaps and ; (a, ) is the midpoint, obtained by ignoring the ratio; forgets to divide the -numerator by .
Answer: D)

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