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The coordinates of the point which divides the join of (1, 7) and (4, -3) in the ratio 2:3 internally are:

A(2.2, 3)
B(3, 2.2)
C(7/5, 11/5)
D(11/5, 15/5)

✓ Correct Answer: A(2.2, 3)

x = (2*4 + 3*1)/5 = 11/5 = 2.2; y = (2*-3 + 3*7)/5 = 15/5 = 3.

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