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Let A($\alpha$,4,7) and B(3,$\beta$,8) be two points in space. If YZ plane and ZX plane respectively divide the line segment joining the points A and B in the ratio 2:3 and 4:5, then the point C which divides AB in the ratio $\alpha:\beta$ externally is

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A useful shortcut: The ratio in which the xy-plane divides the line segment joining $(x_1, y_1, z_1)$ and $(x_2, y_2, z_2)$ is $-z_1:z_2$. Similarly, for the yz-plane the ratio is $-x_1:x_2$, and for the xz-plane the ratio is $-y_1:y_2$.
Updated On: Mar 30, 2026
  • $(\frac{16}{3}, 10, 3)$
  • $(-\frac{16}{3}, \frac{28}{3}, \frac{19}{3})$
  • $(-\frac{16}{3}, -\frac{28}{3}, -\frac{19}{3})$
  • $(-\frac{16}{3}, 10, \frac{19}{3})$
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The Correct Option is D

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