Let $a, b \in \mathbb{R}$ be such that $a, a + 2b, 2a + b$ are in $A.P.$ and $(b + 1)^2, ab + 5, (a + 1)^2$ are in $G.P.$ Then $(a + b)$ equals:

  • A
    $-2$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $7$

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