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Let P be a point on an ellipse whose parameter is `(pi)/(3)` . The sum and differences of the focal distances of P is 8 and 3 then the eccentricity of the ellipse is

A

`sqrt(3)/(4)`

B

`3/8`

C

`3/4`

D

`sqrt(3)/(2sqrt(2))`

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