If the sum of zeros of the polynomial p(x) = $k x^{3} - 5 x^{2} - 11 x - 3$ is 2, then k is equal to:

$- \frac{5}{2}$

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$\frac{2}{5}$

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$\frac{5}{2}$

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Solution

The correct option is D
$\frac{5}{2}$

Sum of zeroes = $\frac{5}{k} \to \frac{5}{k}$ = 2 $\to$ k = $\frac{5}{2}$

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