Q44 / 90 · JEE Main 2022 (25 Jul Shift 2) · Mathematics

Let the foci of the ellipse x216+y27=1 and the hyperbola x2144-y2α=125 coincide. Then the length of the latus rectum of the hyperbola is:

  • A
    329
  • B
    185
  • C
    274
  • Correct answer
    D
    2710

Solution

Given equation of ellipse x216+y27=1

Now finding eccentricity =1-716=34

So, foci ≡±ae,0≡±3,0

Now, hyperbola: x214425-y2α25=1

Eccentricity will be =1+α144=112144+α

Foci ≡±ae,0≡±125·112144+α,0

Given foci coincide then 3=15144+α⇒α=81

Hence, hyperbola is x21252-y2952=1

Length of latus rectum =2b2a=2·8125125=2710

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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