Perform the Indicated Operation $$( 12 \mathrm {~m} - \mathrm { n } ) ^ { 2 }$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the indicated operation.
- $$( 12 \mathrm {~m} - \mathrm { n } ) ^ { 2 }$$

A) $144 m ^ { 2 } - 12 m n + n ^ { 2 }$
B) $144 m ^ { 2 } + n ^ { 2 }$
C) $144 m ^ { 2 } - 24 m n - 2 n ^ { 2 }$
D) $144 m ^ { 2 } - 24 m n + n ^ { 2 }$