engineering mathematics MCQ #505

Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola 16x² - 9y² = 144.

engineering mathematics MCQ #505

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Find the eccentricity of the hyperbola 16x² - 9y² = 144.

    • A) 5 / 3
    • B) 3 / 5
    • C) 5 / 4
    • D) 4 / 5

    Answer: 5 / 3

    Explanation: Convert to x²/9 - y²/16 =1. Use e = sqrt(1 + b²/a²) = sqrt(1 + 16/9).