Find the number of points on the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{50} + \frac{y^{2}}{20} = 1$ from which a pair of perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the ellipse $\frac{x^{2}}{16} + \frac{y^{2}}{9} = 1$.

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $4$

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