If $\sqrt{5} y - \sqrt{8} = 0$ is the equation of the directrix of a hyperbola $\frac{x^2}{a^2} - \frac{y^2}{b^2} + 1 = 0$ and $\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}$ is its eccentricity,then $\frac{1}{a} =$

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{5}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{6}$

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