To find: An equation of the elliptical region and find the area of the region.
Hence, equation of ellipse is
Given: An elliptical region is 250 meters from east to west and 350 meters from north to south.
Concept Used:
The standard equation of an ellipse whose center is at origin is
Calculation:
Vertical major axis
A minor axis
Equation of ellipse:
Equation of ellipse is
And area of ellipse is
Conclusion:
Hence, an equation of ellipse is
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