If $\alpha, \beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - px + r = 0$ and $\alpha/2, 2\beta$ are the roots of the equation $x^2 - qx + r = 0$,then what is the value of $r$?

  • A
    $\frac{2}{9}(p - q)(2q - p)$
  • B
    $\frac{2}{9}(q - p)(2p - q)$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{9}(q - 2p)(2q - p)$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{9}(2p - q)(2q - p)$

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