In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $\overline{AC}$,and $AM > CM$. If $BM = 12$ and $AC = 25$,find $AB$ and $BC$.

  • A
    $AB = 20, BC = 15$
  • B
    $AB = 15, BC = 20$
  • C
    $AB = 18, BC = 12$
  • D
    $AB = 21, BC = 14$

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