Factorize the following polynomial: $p(x) = x^{3} - 4x^{2} + 5x - 20$.

  • A
    $(x - 4)(x^{2} + 5)$
  • B
    $(x + 5)(x^{2} + 4)$
  • C
    $(x - 2)(x^{2} - 3)$
  • D
    $(x - 3)(x^{3} + 3)$

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