[Solved] If the distance from the directrix is 5 units and the distance from the focus is 3 units then what is the value of eccentricity?

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Q.	If the distance from the directrix is 5 units and the distance from the focus is 3 units then what is the value of eccentricity?
A.	1.667
B.	0.833
C.	0.60
D.	0.667
Answer» C. 0.60
Explanation: eccentricity is defined as the ratio of the distance from the focus to the distance from the directrix and it is denoted by e. therefore, by definition, e = 3 ÷ 5 = 0.6. hence the conic section is called an ellipse.

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