Question

Suppose a and b are lengths of major and minor axes of an ellipse that passes through the points (4,3) and (-1,4). If the major axis of the ellipse lies along the x-axis , then the value of $\frac{1}{a^2}+\frac{16}{b^2}$ is

• A. 4
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. 2
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$
• E. 1

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$\frac{1}{4}$

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): $\frac{1}{4}$