In what ratio does the plane $x - y + z = 1$ divide the line segment joining the points $(0, 0, 0)$ and $(1, -2, -5)$?

  • A
    $1 : 1$
  • B
    $1 : 2$
  • C
    $1 : 3$
  • D
    $3 : 1$

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