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P(1, -3) and Q(11, 7) are joined and the segment PQ is divided into five equal parts.
Find the coordinates of the second division point counted from P.

Class 10Section FormulaGeometry — Coordinates
  • A(3, -1)
  • B(5, 1)
  • C(6, 2)
  • D(7, 3)

Step-by-Step Solution

The second of five equal parts divides PQ in the ratio 2 : 3. and , so the point is (5, 1). (3, -1) is the FIRST division point (ratio 1 : 4); (7, 3) is the third (ratio 3 : 2), reached by swapping m and n; (6, 2) is the midpoint of PQ, which is not one of the four division points.
Answer: B) (5, 1)

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