If the area of the triangle whose one vertex is at the vertex of the parabola,${y^2} + 4(x - {a^2}) = 0$ and the other two vertices are the points of intersection of the parabola and $y$-axis,is $250 \text{ sq. units}$,then a value of $a$ is

  • A
    $5\sqrt{5}$
  • B
    $5(2^{1/3})$
  • C
    $(10)^{2/3}$
  • D
    $5$

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