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Let P be a point on an ellipse at a distance of 8 units from a focus. If the eccentricity is `(4)/(5)`, then the distance of the point P from the directrix is a)`(5)/(8)` b)`(8)/(3)`c)5 d)10

A

`(5)/(8)`

B

`(8)/(3)`

C

5

D

10

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