$A$ straight line $L$ passes through the point of intersection of the lines $x - y + 1 = 0$ and $2x + y - 7 = 0$. If $L$ intersects the positive $x$-axis at $A(a, 0)$ and the positive $y$-axis at $B(0, b)$, then the minimum area of the triangle $OAB$ (where $O$ is the origin) is ....

  • A
    $6$ square units.
  • B
    $12$ square units.
  • C
    $24$ square units.
  • D
    $48$ square units.

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