If $f(x) = kx^3 - 3x^2 - 12x + 8$ is strictly decreasing for all $x \in R$, then:

  • A
    $k < -\frac{1}{4}$
  • B
    $k > -\frac{1}{4}$
  • C
    $k > \frac{1}{4}$
  • D
    $k < \frac{1}{4}$

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