The maximum value $M$ of $3^x+5^x-9^x+15^x-25^x$, as $x$ varies over reals, satisfies

  • [KVPY 2012]
  • A

    $3 < M < 5$

  • B

    $0 < M < 2$

  • C

    $9 < M < 25$

  • D

    $5 < M < 9$

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