If $x = \alpha$ is a positive root of the equation $a_nx^n + a_{n-1}x^{n-1} + \dots + a_1x = 0$,then what can be said about the positive root of the equation $na_nx^{n-1} + (n-1)a_{n-1}x^{n-2} + \dots + a_1 = 0$?

  • A
    Less than $\alpha$
  • B
    Greater than $\alpha$
  • C
    Equal to $\alpha$
  • D
    Greater than or equal to $\alpha$

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