A straight line through the origin O meets the parallel lines 
and 
at points P and Q respectively. Then the point O divides the segment PQ in the ratio
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
In particular, PQ can be taken perpendicular to the two parallel lines then required ratio = ratio of perpendicular distances of lines from origin
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