The polynomial equation $x^3-3 a x^2+\left(27 a^2+9\right) x+2016=0$ has

  • [KVPY 2016]
  • A

    exactly one real root for any real $a$

  • B

    three real roots for any real $a$

  • C

    three real roots for any $a \geq 0$, and exactly one real root for any $a < 0$

  • D

    three real roots for any $a \leq 0$, and exactly one real root for any $a > 0$

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