NumericalModerate2 marks
6(iii)
A and B are two points on the x-axis and y-axis respectively.
P is a point on AB such that AP : PB = 3 : 1. Using section formula find the coordinates of point P.
Topic: Reflection and plotting
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Answer
Exam answer
P = (1,3).
Explanation
Section formula for AP:PB=3:1 gives P=((3·0+1·4)/4,(3·4+1·0)/4)=(1,3).
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