Find the Eccentricity E of the Ellipse

question 163

Multiple Choice

Find the eccentricity e of the ellipse.
-A rectangular board is 8 units by 12 units. How far from the long side of the board will the foci be located to determine the largest elliptical tabletop?

• A) 2.0 units
• B) 4.5 units
• C) 1.5 units
• D) 4.0 units

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