Simplify $( 2 + i ) ( - 9 + 7 i )$

Multiple Choice

Simplify $( 2 + i ) ( - 9 + 7 i )$ and write the answer in standard form.

A) $23 + 5 i$
B) $- 25 - 61 i$
C) $- 65 + 5 i$
D) $- 65 - 11 i$
E) $- 25 + 5 i$