If a point $P(x,y)$ moves along the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{25} + \frac{y^{2}}{16} = 1$ and if $C$ is the centre of the ellipse, then the sum of maximum and minimum values of $CP$ is

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(b)
Here, $a = 5,\ b = 4$
$	herefore$Required sum$= a + b$
$= \ 9$

Q. If a point $P(x,y)$ moves along the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{25} + \frac{y^{2}}{16} = 1$ and if $C$ is the centre of the ellipse, then the sum of maximum and minimum values of $CP$ is

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