Question

Let the ellipse $E : x^2 + 9y^2 = 9$ intersect the positive x- and y-axes at the points A and B respectively Let the major axis of E be a diameter of the circle C. Let the line passing through A and B meet the circle C at the point P. If the area of the triangle which vertices A, P and the origin O is m/n , where m and n are coprime, then m – n is equal to

• A. 15
• B. 16
• C. 17
• D. 18

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

17

Answer 2

The Correct Option is (C):17