If $(a, 8)$ is a point on the line segment joining $(2, 5)$ and $(4, -1)$,then the value of $a$ is:

  • A
    $a = \frac{8}{3}$
  • B
    $a = \frac{3}{8}$
  • C
    $a = 1$
  • D
    $a = -1$

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