Let $x^2+y^2=16$ be the equation of the auxiliary circle of a hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2}-\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$ and let $(4 \sqrt{2}, 3)$ be a point on the hyperbola. Then,the eccentricity of the hyperbola is

  • A
    $5 / 4$
  • B
    $5 / 3$
  • C
    $4 / 3$
  • D
    $2$

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