Points A(0, 12) and B(12, 0) are joined

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Problem

Points A(0, 12) and B(12, 0) are joined. The point P(5, 7) divides AB internally in the ratio

m:n

. If

m+n=12

, determine

m:n

. (a)

12:5

(b)

7:5

(c)

5:7

(d)

5:12