Let $P(x) = x^3 - ax^2 + bx + c$ where $a, b, c \in R$ has integral roots such that $P(6) = 3$, then $' a '$ cannot be equal to

  • A

    $13$

  • B

    $15$

  • C

    $17$

  • D

    $21$

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