If the co-ordinates of two points $A$ and $B$ are $(\sqrt{7}, 0)$ and $(-\sqrt{7}, 0)$ respectively and $P$ is any point on the conic, $9 x^{2}+16 y^{2}=144,$ then $PA + PB$ is equal to

  • [JEE MAIN 2020]
  • A

    $8$

  • B

    $6$

  • C

    $16$

  • D

    $9$

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