The value of $a (a \ge 3)$ for which the sum of the cubes of the roots of $x^2 - (a - 2)x + (a - 3) = 0$ assumes the least value is

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    None of these

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