To divide a line segment $AB$ in the ratio $5:7,$ first a ray $AX$ is drawn so that $\angle BAX$ is an acute angle and then at equal distances points are marked on the ray $AX$ such that the minimum number of these points is

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $11$

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