The set of value$(s)$ of $a$ for which the function $f(x) = \frac{a x^3}{3} + (a + 2) x^2 + (a - 1) x + 2$ possesses a negative point of inflection.

  • A
    $(-\infty, -2) \cup (0, \infty)$
  • B
    $\{-4/5\}$
  • C
    $(-2, 0)$
  • D
    empty set

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