If the system of equations, $a^2 x - ay = 1 - a$ & $bx + (3 - 2b) y = 3 + a$ possess a unique solution $x = 1, y = 1$ then :

  • A

    $a = 1 ; b = - 1$

  • B

    $a = - 1 , b = 1$

  • C

    $a = 0 , b = 0$

  • D

    none

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