If \(P, Q,\) and \(R\) are positive integers, what is the remainder when \(R – Q\) is divided by \(3?\)

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If \(P, Q,\) and \(R\) are positive integers, what is the remainder when \(R – Q\) is divided by \(3?\)

(1) \(R = P^3\)
(2) \(Q = (P – 2)^3\)

[spoiler]OA=C[/spoiler]

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