If \(a, b\) and \(c\) are consecutive positive integers and \(a < b < c,\) then what is the minimum possible value of

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If \(a, b\) and \(c\) are consecutive positive integers and \(a < b < c,\) then what is the minimum possible value of \(\dfrac{3^{2bc}}{3^{2ab}}\)

A) \(81\)
B) \(2,187\)
C) \(3,300\)
D) \(6,561\)
E) \(19,683\)

Answer: D

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