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Question
If the point C(k,4) divides the join of A(2,6) and B(5,1) in the ratio 2:3 then find the value of k.
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Solution
Here, the point C(k,4) divides the join of A(2,6) and B(5,1) in ratio 2:3. So
`k = (2xx5+3xx2)/(2+3)`
`=(10+6)/5`
`=16/5`
Hence , `k = 16/5`.
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