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Published on: August 14, 2026
The ratio in which the line 
divides the distance between 
and 
, is
A
B
3 : 7
C
D
None of these
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Lines 
and 
are on the same side of the origin. The distance between these lines is 
.
Lines 
and 
are on the opposite sides of the origin. The distance between these lines is 
.
Thus 
divides the distance between 
and 
in the ratio 
i.e. , 
.
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