Q: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Question: 12, 36, ?, 324, 972

 Option A: 108

 Option B: 125

 Option C: 215

 Option D: 312

 Option E: 368
A:
Option A