Find the Eccentricity E of the Ellipse

question 132

Multiple Choice

Find the eccentricity e of the ellipse.
-A rectangular board is 6 feet by 20 feet. How far from the center of the board will the foci be located to determine the largest elliptical tabletop? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 7.0 ft
• B) 0.5 ft
• C) 9.5 ft
• D) 3.0 ft

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