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In a triangle ABC, D and E divide the sides BC and CA in the ratio 2:1 respectively. If P is the point of intersection of AD and BE then the ratio in which P divides AD is
MathematicsVector AlgebraTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2022 (18 Jul Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 2:1
  • B 3:4
  • C 4:3
  • D 1:2
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3:4

We have,

Let AD and BE intersect at P.
Let A,B,C,D,E,P have position vectors a,b,c,d,e,p respectively.

D and E divide segments BC and CA internally in the ratio 2:1.

By the section formula for internal division,
d=2×c+1×b2+1

3d=2c+b     ...1

And,

e=2a+c2+1

3e=2a+c    ....2

From 1,

3d-b=2c   .....3

From 2,

3e-2a=c

2c=6e-4a   ....4

Equating both values of 2c, we get

6e-4a=3d-b

6e+b=4a+3d

4a+3d4+3=6e+b6+1

LHS is the position vector of the point which divides segment AD internally in the ratio 3:4

RHS is the position vector of the point which divides segment BE internally in the ratio 6:1.

But P is the point of intersection of AD and BE.

P divides AD internally in the ratio 3:4.

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