Tangents are drawn to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$ at all the four ends of its latus rectum. The area (in sq units) of the quadrilateral formed by these tangents is

  • A
    $\frac{125}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{250}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{80}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{260}{3}$

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