Mathematics
Find the ratio in which the join of (-4, 7) and (3, 0) is divided by the y-axis. Also, find the co-ordinates of the point of intersection.
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Answer
Let the point on y-axis be (0, y) and required ratio be k : 1.
By formula,
Substituting values we get,
k : 1 = .
Substituting values we get,
P = (0, y) = (0, 3).
Hence, ratio = 4 : 3 and co-ordinates of point of intersection = (0, 3).
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