 
 <translate> Consider the question. A frame 2 inches wide is placed around a rectangular picture with dimensions 8 inches by 12 inches. What is the area of the frame, in square inches?
Options:
(A) 44
(B) 96
(C) 128
(D) 144
(E) 168
 If the answer is '(B)'; explain the reasoning: <hau> Ka yi la'akari da wannan tambayar. Ana sanya firam mai inci 2 a kusa da hoto mai kusurwa huɗu tare da girman inci 8 da inci 12. Mene ne yankin da frame, a square inci? Zaɓuɓɓuka: (A) 44 (B) 96 (C) 128 (D) 144 (D) 144 (D) (E) 168 (E) 168 (E) Idan amsar ita ce " ((B) "; bayyana dalilin: 