Let $k_1$, $k_2$ be the maximum and minimum values of $k$ for which the system of equations given by

$x + ky = 1$ ; $kx + y = 2$;  $x + y = k$  are consistent then $k_1^2 + k_2^2$ is equal to

  • A

    $\frac{{7 - \sqrt {13} }}{2}$

  • B

    $5$

  • C

    $\frac{{9 - \sqrt {13} }}{2}$

  • D

    $7$

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