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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