The plane $XOZ$ divides the join of $(1, -1, 5)$ and $(2, 3, 4)$ in the ratio $\lambda :1$. Then,the value of $\lambda$ is:

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

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