If x^(2)-ax-21=0 and x^(2)-3ax+35=0, a g...

If `x^(2)-ax-21=0 and x^(2)-3ax+35=0, a gt 0` have a common root, then a is equal to :

A

1

B

2

C

4

D

5

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The correct Answer is:

C

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