For a hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} = 1$,if the length of the transverse axis is $8$ and the distance between the foci is $2\sqrt{41}$,then the length of its latus rectum is

  • A
    $\frac{25}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{32}{5}$
  • C
    $\frac{25}{4}$
  • D
    $\frac{16}{5}$

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