If $m$ is a root of the given equation $(1 - ab)x^2 - (a^2 + b^2)x - (1 + ab) = 0$ and $m$ harmonic means are inserted between $a$ and $b$,then the difference between the last and the first of the means equals

  • A
    $b - a$
  • B
    $ab(b - a)$
  • C
    $a(b - a)$
  • D
    $ab(a - b)$

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