Let $P(x) = x^3 - ax^2 + bx + c$ where $a, b, c \in \mathbb{R}$ have 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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