If $\alpha, \beta$ and $\gamma$ are the roots of the equation $x^3 - ax^2 + bx - c = 0$,then $\alpha^{-2} + \beta^{-2} + \gamma^{-2} = $

  • A
    $\frac{b^2 - 2ac}{c^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{b^2 - ac}{c^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{b^2 - 3ac}{c^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{b^2 - 4ac}{c^2}$

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