i.
Write an equation of the ellipse.
Equation of ellipse is
Given: Horizontal major axis of 250 meters and a minor axis of 200 meters.
Concept Used:
The standard equation of an ellipse whose center is at origin is
Calculation:
Horizontal major axis
A minor axis
Equation of ellipse:
Conclusion:
Equation of ellipse is
ii.
Approximate the area of ellipse.
Area of an ellipse is 157079.633 square meters.
Given: Horizontal major axis
A minor axis
Concept Used: Area of an ellipse is
Calculation:
Area of an ellipse:
Conclusion:
Area of an ellipse is 157079.633 square meters.
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