Draw a line segment of length $7.6 \, cm$ and divide it in the ratio $5: 8$. Measure the two parts and give the justification of the construction.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) line segment of length $7.6 \, cm$ can be divided in the ratio of $5: 8$ as follows:
$1.$ Draw a line segment $AB$ of $7.6 \, cm$ and draw a ray $AX$ making an acute angle with line segment $AB$.
$2.$ Locate $13 (= 5 + 8)$ points,$A_1, A_2, A_3, \dots, A_{13}$,on $AX$ such that $AA_1 = A_1A_2 = A_2A_3 = \dots = A_{12}A_{13}$.
$3.$ Join $BA_{13}$.
$4.$ Through the point $A_5$,draw a line parallel to $BA_{13}$ (by making an angle equal to $\angle AA_{13}B$) at $A_5$ intersecting $AB$ at point $C$.
$C$ is the point dividing line segment $AB$ of $7.6 \, cm$ in the required ratio of $5: 8$.
The lengths of $AC$ and $CB$ can be measured. They are $2.9 \, cm$ and $4.7 \, cm$ respectively.
Justification:
By construction,we have $A_5C \parallel A_{13}B$. By applying the Basic Proportionality Theorem $(BPT)$ for the triangle $AA_{13}B$,we obtain:
$\frac{AC}{CB} = \frac{AA_5}{A_5A_{13}}$
From the construction,$AA_5$ contains $5$ equal divisions and $A_5A_{13}$ contains $8$ equal divisions.
Therefore,$\frac{AA_5}{A_5A_{13}} = \frac{5}{8}$.
Thus,$\frac{AC}{CB} = \frac{5}{8}$. This justifies the construction.

Explore More

Similar Questions

Give also the justification of the construction:
Draw a circle with the help of a bangle. Take a point outside the circle. Construct the pair of tangents from this point to the circle.

Give the justification of the construction also:
Construct a triangle with sides $5\, cm$,$6\, cm$,and $7\, cm$ and then another triangle whose sides are $\frac{7}{5}$ of the corresponding sides of the first triangle.

Difficult
View Solution

Let $ABC$ be a right triangle in which $AB = 6 \, cm$,$BC = 8 \, cm$ and $\angle B = 90^{\circ}$. $BD$ is the perpendicular from $B$ on $AC$. The circle through $B, C, D$ is drawn. Construct the tangents from $A$ to this circle and provide the justification for the construction.

Difficult
View Solution

Give the justification of the construction also:
Draw a triangle $ABC$ with side $BC = 7 \, cm$,$\angle B = 45^{\circ}$,$\angle A = 105^{\circ}$. Then,construct a triangle whose sides are $\frac{4}{3}$ times the corresponding sides of $\triangle ABC$.

Construct a tangent to a circle of radius $4 \, cm$ from a point on the concentric circle of radius $6 \, cm$ and measure its length. Also,provide the justification for the construction and verify the measurement by actual calculation.

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo