A rectangular park has a concrete footpath running in the middle of the park parallel to the length of the park. The rest of the park is used as a playing ground, which has an area of 253 sq. m. If the width of the path is 4m and the length of the park is greater than its breadth by 8 m. What is the area of the park? (in sq. m.)
(a) 896
(b) 345
(c) 432
(a) 896
(b) 345
(c) 432