1980 AHSME Problems/Problem 2

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Problem 2

The degree of $(x^2+1)^4 (x^3+1)^3$ as a polynomial in $x$ is $\text{(A)} \ 5 \qquad \text{(B)} \ 7 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 12 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 17 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 72$