If $\vec{P} = b \hat{i} + 6 \hat{j} + \hat{k}$ and $\vec{Q} = \hat{i} - a \hat{j} + 4 \hat{k}$ are perpendicular to each other,and $3b - a = 5$,find the values of $a$ and $b$.

  • A
    $a = 2, b = 1$
  • B
    $a = 1, b = 2$
  • C
    $a = 2, b = 3$
  • D
    $a = 4, b = 3$

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