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If P=(x,y),F1=(3,0),F2=(3,0) and 16x2+25y2=400, then PF1+PF2 equals


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8

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6

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10

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Solution

The correct option is C

10


Given, 16x2+25y2=400 is the equation of ellipse.
x225+y216=1
Here, a2=25,b2=16

We know, that in an ellipse distance of any point from its foci is constant and equal to length of the major axis, i.e.

PF1+PF2 = 2a

Now, PF1+PF2 = Major axis = 2a
=2×5=10


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