Solve the Problem $10 \mathrm { in. }$ By $14 \mathrm { in }$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than its width. If 2 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 144 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original figure?

A) $10 \mathrm { in. }$ by $14 \mathrm { in }$ .
B) $10 \mathrm { in. }$ by $12 \mathrm { in }$ .
C) 12 in. by 12 in.
D) $8 \mathrm { in. }$ by $12 \mathrm { in }$ .