The line $2x - y + 1 = 0$ is tangent to the circle at the point $(2, 5)$ and the centre of the circle lies on $x - 2y = 4$. The radius of the circle is

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

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