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Let S  and  S are the focii of the ellipse x=3+5cosθ, y=-2+4sinθ. If B is one of the ends of one of the latus rectum, then the area (in sq. units) of the triangle BS S is equal to
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Options:
  • A 245
  • B 485
  • C 125
  • D 645
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 485

Assume the base of ΔS S B is S S , then 
base =S S =2ae
height =122b2a=length of latus rectum2
area of ΔBS S = 1 2 2ae b 2 a =b2e
Now, equation of the ellipse is x-3225+y+2216=1
a2=25,b2=16,e2=925
b2e=16×35=485

Hence, area of ΔBS S =485 sq. units

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