If $x$ and $y$ are connected parametrically by the equations,without eliminating the parameter,find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ for $x = a \sec \theta$ and $y = b \tan \theta$.

  • A
    $\frac{b}{a} \csc \theta$
  • B
    $\frac{b}{a} \sec \theta$
  • C
    $\frac{a}{b} \csc \theta$
  • D
    $\frac{a}{b} \tan \theta$

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