engineering mathematics MCQ #600

The eccentricity of hyperbola x²/16 - y²/9 = 1 is

engineering mathematics MCQ #600

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The eccentricity of hyperbola x²/16 - y²/9 = 1 is

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

    Answer: 5/4

    Explanation: Hyperbola eccentricity e = √(1 + b²/a²). Here a²=16, b²=9. e = √(1 + 9/16) = 5/4.