For what value of $a$ is one root of the quadratic equation $(a^2 - 5a + 3) x^2 + (3a - 1) x + 2 = 0$ twice the other (in $/3$)?

  • A
    $-2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $-1$
  • D
    $2$

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