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If P(x,y) is any point on the ellipse 16x2+25y2=400 andF1=(3,0), F2=(3,0), then the value of PF1+PF2 is


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10
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Solution

The correct option is C 10
We have 16x2+25y2=400
x225+y216=1a2=25 and b2=16Then eccentricity will be :e=1b2a2=11625=925=35And the coordinates of the foci are (±ae,o)or (±3,0).Thus, F1 and F2 are the foci of ellipseAlso, PF1+PF2=2a=10

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