SOLUTION: If point P divides a segment with endpoints A and B in a ratio of 3:4 how far is P from A to B

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Question 1080625: If point P divides a segment with endpoints A and B in a ratio of 3:4 how far is P from A to B
Answer by ikleyn(52908)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Then the distance from A to P is 3/7 of the length of the segment AB.


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