Q56 / 150 · MHT CET 2025 (23 Apr Shift 2) · Mathematics
The foci of the conic $25 x^2+16 y^2-150 x=175$ are
- A$(0, \pm 3)$
- Correct answerB$(3, \pm 3)$
- C$(0, \pm 5)$
- D$(5, \pm 5)$
Solution
Transform the equation to standard ellipse form:
Starting with $25x^2 + 16y^2 - 150x = 175$, complete the square in $x$:
$25(x^2 - 6x) + 16y^2 = 175$
$25(x - 3)^2 + 16y^2 = 400$
Divide by 400 to obtain standard ellipse form:
$\frac{(x-3)^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1$
Identify ellipse parameters:
The center is at $(3, 0)$.
Since $25 > 16$, the semi-major axis $a = 5$ and semi-minor axis $b = 4$ along the $y$ and $x$ directions respectively.
The focal distance is $c = \sqrt{a^2 - b^2} = \sqrt{25 - 16} = 3$.
Locate the foci:
With major axis vertical, the foci are located at $(h, k \pm c) = (3, \pm 3)$.
The correct option is $(3, \pm 3)$.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.