The smallest possible positive slope of ...

The smallest possible positive slope of a line whose y-intercept is 5 and which has a common point with the ellipse `9x^(2)+16y^(2)=144` is-

A

`(3)/(4)`

B

1

C

`(4)/(3)`

D

`(9)/(16)`

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The correct Answer is:

B

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