Let $A$ be the center of the circle $x^2 + y^2 - 2x - 4y - 20 = 0$. If $B(1, 7)$ and $D(4, -2)$ are points on the circle,and the tangents at $B$ and $D$ meet at $C$,then the area of the quadrilateral $ABCD$ is:

  • A
    $150$
  • B
    $75$
  • C
    $75/2$
  • D
    None of these

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