$a$ and $b$ are the semi-major and semi-minor axes of an ellipse whose axes are along the coordinate axes. If its latus rectum is of length $4$ units and the distance between its foci is $4 \sqrt{2}$,then $a^2+b^2=$

  • A
    $24$
  • B
    $18$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $12$

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