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geometry senior
Problem
Points and are both in the line segment and on the same side of its midpoint. divides in the ratio , and divides in the ratio . If , then the length of is:
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
Draw diagram as shown, where and are on the same side. Let and . Since divides in the ratio , . Since divides in the ratio , . Cross multiply to get a system of equations. Solve the system to get and . Thus, , so the answer is .
Final answer
B