Which ratio of distances is constant for a point on a

Chapter 8, Problem 8.1.1.394

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In Exercises 47–50, solve the problem without using a calculator.

Multiple Choice Which ratio of distances is constant for a point on a nondegenerate conic?

(A) Distance to center : distance to directrix

(B) Distance to focus : distance to vertex

(C) Distance to vertex : distance to directrix

(D)Distance to focus : distance to directrix

(E) Distance to center : distance to vertex

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