Perform the Desired Operation $$( 2 + 8 i ) ( 6 + 6 i )$$

Multiple Choice

Perform the desired operation. Write the answer in the form a + bi.
- $$( 2 + 8 i ) ( 6 + 6 i )$$

A) $48 \mathrm { i } ^ { 2 } + 60 \mathrm { i } + 12$
B) $60 + 36 i$
C) $- 36 + 60 \mathrm { i }$
D) $- 36 - 60 \mathrm { i }$