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A hyperbola has a² = 16 and b² = 9 with its axis on the x-axis. Its e is
A4/5
B7/4
C5/4
D3/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 5/4
e = √(1 + b²/a²) = √(1 + 9/16) = 5/4.
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