On the -axis

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Coordinate Geometry · Coordinate Geometry

Problem

On the

x

-axis, points A

(0,\,0)

and C

(12,\,0)

are fixed. Point B lies between A and C such that

AB : BC = 1 : 2

. What are the coordinates of B? (a)

(8,\,0)

(b)

(3,\,0)

(c)

(4,\,0)

(d)

(6,\,0)