Solve the problem.A railroad tunnel is shaped like a semi-ellipse. The height of the tunnel at the center is 42 ft and the vertical clearance must be 21 ft at a point 18 ft from the center. Find an equation for the ellipse. 

A.  +  = 1
B.  +  = 1
C.  +  = 1
D.  +  = 1


Answer: A

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