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Let P be a point on ellipse 4x2 + y2 = 8 with eccentric angle π/4 . If tangent at P intersects the x-axis at A and y-axis at B and normal at P intersect the x-axis at A' and y-axis at B'. The ratio of area of triangle APA' to area of triangle BPB' is

(A) 1 : 1

(B) 2 : 1

(C) 3 : 1

(D) 4 : 1

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Correct option (D) 4 : 1

Explanation:

Clearly %P = (1,2)

Equation of tangent at P is 4x (1) + y(2) = 8

A = (2,0) and B = (0, 4)

Similarly normal at P is 2x - 4y + 6 = 0

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