If $\alpha$ is the common root of the quadratic equations $x^2-5x+4a=0$ and $x^2-2ax-8=0$,where $a \in R$,then the value of $\alpha^4-\alpha^3+68$ is

  • A
    $260$
  • B
    $250$
  • C
    $0$
  • D
    $240$

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