Three investors, A, B, and C, divide the profits from a business enterprise in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8, respectively. If investor A earned $ 3,500, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?
Select the correct option:	A) $4,000	B) $4,900	C) $5,600	D) $9,500	E) $10,500
Let profit for A = 5x   profit for B = 7x   profit for C = 8x   Investor A earned = 3500   5x = 3500   Total profit for B and C = 7x+ 8x = 15x   Therefore , 15x 7 + 8= 
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15x   Therefore , 15x= 5x * 3 = 3500 * 3 = 10,500   Answer $10,500
<result>E</result>
Three investors, A, B, and C, divide the profits from a business enterprise in the ratio of 5 : 7 : 8, respectively. If investor A earned $ 3,500, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?