In what ratio does the line $2x + 3y + 7 = 0$ divide the line segment joining the points $(3, 4)$ and $(7, 8)$?

  • A
    $1/5 : 9$ externally
  • B
    $5 : 9$ internally
  • C
    $5 : 1/9$ externally
  • D
    $5 : 9$ externally

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