If $x \cos \alpha + y \sin \alpha = 4$ is a tangent to $\frac{x^{2}}{25} + \frac{y^{2}}{9} = 1$,then the value of $\alpha$ is

  • A
    $\tan^{-1}(3/7)$
  • B
    $\tan^{-1}(\sqrt{3}/7)$
  • C
    $\tan^{-1}(7/3)$
  • D
    $\tan^{-1}(3/\sqrt{7})$

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