The area of the triangle formed by the lines joining the vertex of the parabola $x^2 = 48y$ to the ends of its latus rectum is .....

  • A
    $144 \text{ sq. units}$
  • B
    $288 \text{ sq. units}$
  • C
    $72 \text{ sq. units}$
  • D
    $576 \text{ sq. units}$

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