If $y = ax^3 + 3x^2 + (2a + 1)x + 1000$ is a strictly increasing function for all values of $x$,then:

  • A
    $-3/2 < a < 1$
  • B
    $a > 1$
  • C
    $a < -3/2$
  • D
    $a > 1 \text{ or } a < -3/2$

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