O-LevelAdditional MathematicsVectors in two dimensions4037/11 · May/June 2013 · Q261 Mark

The figure shows points A, B and C with position vectors a, b and c respectively, relative to an origin O. The point P lies on AB such that AP:AB = 3:4. Express vector AP in terms of a and b.

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A1/4(b-a)

B3/4(b-a)

C3/4(a-b)

D1/4(a-b)

✓ Correct answer

B: 3/4(b-a)

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Topic: Vectors in two dimensions, O-Level Additional Mathematics (syllabus 4037). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Additional Mathematics, May/June 2013 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 26.

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