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Using the thin lens equation, 1/f = 1/do + 1/di, where f is the focal length, do is the object distance, and di is the image distance, we can solve for f:

1/f = 1/12 + 1/-14.4

1/f = -0.0167

f = -59.98 cm

Since the focal length is negative, we know that the lens is a diverging lens. Also, since the image distance is negative, we know that the image is real and on the opposite side of the lens from the object. Finally, since the image distance is smaller in magnitude than the object distance (14.4 cm vs. 12 cm), we know that the image is reduced in size. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

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