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Let P237, 67, Q, R and S be four points on the ellipse 9x2+4y2=36. Let PQ and RS be mutually perpendicular and pass through the origin. If 1PQ2+1RS2=pq, where p and q are coprime, then p+q is equal to

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Options:
  • A 147
  • B 143
  • C 137
  • D 157
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 157

Given,

P237, 67, Q, R and S be four points on the ellipse x24+y29=1

Now, OP=r1=2372+672=487 where O is origin,

Let P be r1cosθ, r1sinθ

P lies on ellipse, so we get,

r12cos2θ4+r12sin2θ9=1

 cos2θ4+sin2θ9=748   ... i

Let R be -r2sinθ, r2cosθ as PQ& RS are perpendicular and pass through origin,

So, r22sin2θ4+r22cos2θ9=1

sin2θ4+cos2θ9=1r22 ...ii

Now adding equation i & ii we get,

1r22=14+19-748=31144

Now solving,

1PQ2+1RS2=141OP2+1OR2

1PQ2+1RS2=141r12+1r22

1PQ2+1RS2=14748+31144=13144=pm

 p+m=157

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