If the distance between the foci of an ellipse of 8 and the distance between its directrices is 16 , then the length of its latus rectum is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
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Let the equation of ellipse is 
According to the given equation,
distance between foci 
and distance between directrices 
So, 
Now, as length of latusrectum
Hence, option is correct.
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