The semi-minor axis of an ellipse measures 6 cm

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Problem

The semi-minor axis of an ellipse measures 6 cm. If its eccentricity is 0.8, calculate the length of its semi-major axis. (a)

9\,\text{cm}

(b)

12\,\text{cm}

(c)

10\,\text{cm}

(d)

7.5\,\text{cm}