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The coordinates of two points A, B are (3, 2) and (8, 7).

i) Calculate the coordinates of the point P on AB such that AP : PB = 2 : 3


ii) Calculate the coordinates of the point Q on AB such that AQ : QB = 3 : 2

(i) The points are A(3,2) , B(8,7)


AP : PB = 2 : 3(Given)



P(x,y) = (5,4)


(ii) The points are A(3,2) , B(8,7)


AQ : QB = 3 : 2(Given)



Q(x,y) = (6,5)


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