If the point of intersection of the lines $\frac{x+1}{3} = \frac{y+a}{5} = \frac{z+b+1}{7}$ and $\frac{x-2}{1} = \frac{y-b}{4} = \frac{z-2a}{7}$ lies on the $xy$-plane, then the value of $a+b$ is:

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $9$

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