Let P be a point on an ellipse at a distance of 8 units from a focus. If the eccentricity is 45, then the distance of the point P from the directrix is
A
58
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B
83
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C
5
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D
8
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E
10
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Solution
The correct option is E10 Given PF=8 units, e=45 and PM=? By definition of ellipse PFPM=e⇒8PM=45 4M=40⇒PM=10