For the parabola $y = \frac{h^3}{3} x^2 + \frac{h^2}{2} x - h + \frac{3}{4 h^3}$,if the equation of the directrix is $y = k$,then find the ratio $k : h$.

  • A
    $16 : 19$
  • B
    $-19 : 16$
  • C
    $20 : 27$
  • D
    $-27 : 20$

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