Raise the Monomial to the Indicated Power $\left( - 3 a ^ { 6 } b ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

Multiple Choice

Raise the monomial to the indicated power. Use the properties of exponents to help with the manipulation. $\left( - 3 a ^ { 6 } b ^ { 8 } \right) ^ { 3 }$

A) $- 27 a ^ { 9 } b ^ { 11 }$
B) $- 27 a ^ { 18 } b ^ { 8 }$
C) $- 27 a ^ { 18 } b ^ { 24 }$
D) $- 27 a ^ { 6 } b ^ { 24 }$