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The ellipse `E_1:(x^2)/9+(y^2)/4=1` is inscribed in a rectangle `R` whose sides are parallel to the coordinate axes. Another ellipse `E_2` passing through the point (0, 4) circumscribes the rectangle `Rdot` The eccentricity of the ellipse `E_2` is `(sqrt(2))/2` (b) `(sqrt(3))/2` (c) `1/2` (d) `3/4`

A

`sqrt2/2`

B

`sqrt3/2`

C

`1/2`

D

`3/4`

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