Question

Point S is located on RT so that RS/ST = 1/4. What are the coordinates of Point S? (4 , 4 ) (2.4, 2.4) (8 , 8 ) (4.4, 4.4)

Answer 1

(4.4, 4.4)

Explanation:

The point S can be found as the weighted average of the end points. The relative weights are the reverse of the distances to the end points:

RS : ST = 1 : 4

S = (4R +1T)/5

S = (4(2, 2) +(14, 14))/5 = (22, 22)/5

S = (4.4, 4.4)