Three circles of radius 7 cm are placed in such a way that each circle touches the other two. What will be the area of the portion enclosed by these three circles?

A

$$49 \surd{3} - 77$$ $$cm^2$$

B

$$40 \surd{3} - 66$$ $$cm^2$$

C

$$50 \surd{3} - 66$$ $$cm^2$$

D

$$55 \surd{3} - 77$$ $$cm^2$$