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With a = 7 and b = 24 on the transverse axis side, what is e?
A25/7
B25/24
C24/7
D7/25
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 25/7
c² = 49 + 576 = 625, so c = 25 and e = c/a = 25/7.
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