MCQ
Find the coordinates of the point which divides the line segment joining the points (-2, 3, 5) and (1, -4, 6) in the ratio 2 : 3 externally:
  • A
    (-8, -17, 3)
  • (-8, 17, 3)
  • C
    (8, -17, 3)
  • D
    None of these

Answer

Correct option: B.
(-8, 17, 3)
  1. (-8, 17, 3)

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