question_answer

Draw a line segment of length and divide it internally in the ratio \[2:3\] .

Answer:

Steps of construction-

(i) Draw AB=7 cm.

(ii) At A draw an acute angle with 5 equidistant marks

(iii) Join \[{{A}_{5}}B\]

(iv) Draw \[{{A}_{2}}C\parallel {{A}_{5}}B\] to get point C on AB

(v) \[AC:CB=2:3\]