Mathematics
The line segment joining P(-4, 5) and Q(3, 2) intersects the y-axis at R. PM and QN are perpendiculars from P and Q on the x-axis. Find :
(i) the ratio PR : RQ
(ii) the coordinates of R.
(iii) the area of quadrilateral PMNQ.
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