The equation of the ellipse whose distance between the foci is $8$ and the distance between the directrices is $18$,is

  • A
    $5x^2 - 9y^2 = 180$
  • B
    $9x^2 + 5y^2 = 180$
  • C
    $x^2 + 9y^2 = 180$
  • D
    $5x^2 + 9y^2 = 180$

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