In $\Delta ABC$,$m\angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $\overline{AC}$. If $AM = 12$ and $BM = 12$,find $AC$.

  • A
    $24$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $12$
  • D
    $18$

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