Draw a line segment AB = 8.3 cm. Locate a point C on the line segment AB such that Also justify it.

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Philoid · Accepted Answer

1. Draw a line segment AB of length 8.3cm.

2. Draw a ray AX making an acute angle with AB.

3. As we have to divide the line such that AC = AB /3, we will divide AX in three equal parts.

4. Taking A as center, cut an arc on AX. Mark the point as A₁.

5. Now, with A₁ as center and same radius cut an arc on AX. Continue till A₃.

6. Join A₃ to B.

7. Now draw a line from point A₁ parallel to A₃B.

8. The point where it cuts AB is C.

9. AC:AB = 1:3