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Published on: August 14, 2026
Let ABC be a triangle and 
be the position vectors of 
respectively. If D divides BC in the ratio 
internally and E divides CA in the ratio 
internally then the position vector of the point 
which divides 
in the ratio 
internally is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Given that D divides BC in the ratio 
, E divides CA in the ratio 
and P divides DE in the ration 3:5. According to question,
Multiply equation (ii) by 2
Solve (i) and (ii),
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