To divide a line segment AB in the ratio p : q (p, q are positive integers), draw a ray AX so that ∠BAX is an acute angle and then mark points on ray AX at equal distances such that the minimum number of these points is
A. greater of p and q
B. p + q
C. p + q – 1
D. pq
Answer:B
To divide a line segment AB in the ratio p : q (p, q are positive integers), draw a ray AX so that ∠BAX is an acute angle and then mark points on ray AX at equal distances such that the minimum number of these points is
A. greater of p and q B. p + q C. p + q – 1 D. pq