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Area of the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$ is given by
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Options:
  • A $25 \pi \mathrm{sq}$ units
  • B $20 \pi$ sq units
  • C $4 \pi$ sq units
  • D $5 \pi$ units
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $20 \pi$ sq units
We have,
$\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{16}=1$
Here, $\quad a^{2}=25 \Rightarrow a=5$
$b^{2}=16 \Rightarrow b=4$
So, required area $=\pi a b$
$$
\begin{aligned}
&=\pi(5)(4) \\
&=20 \pi \text { sq units }
\end{aligned}
$$

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