Q100 / 200 · Manipal (MET) 2011 · Mathematics
The ratio in which the line $3 x+4 y+2=0$ divides the distance between $3 x+4 y+5=0$ and $3 x+4 y-5=0$, is
- A$7: 3$
- Correct answerB$3: 7$
- C$2: 3$
- DNone of the above
Solution
Since, the lines $3 x+4 y+2=0$ and $3 x+4 y+5=0$ are on the same side of the origin. The distance between these lines is $5-2=3$.
And the line $3 x+4 y+2=0$ and $3 x+4 y-5=0$ are opposite side of the origin, The distance between these lies is 7 .
Hence, required ratio is $3: 7$.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.