Let $\alpha$ and $\beta$ be the roots of the quadratic equation $ax^2 + bx + c = 0$. If $a, b, c$ are in $A.P.$ and $\alpha + \beta = 15$,then $\alpha \beta$ equals:

  • A
    $-21$
  • B
    $-29$
  • C
    $-31$
  • D
    $-39$

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