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 $ 3,000, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?  Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) $4,000
B) $4,900
C) $5,600
D) $9,000
E) $10,500
Let profit for A = 5x   profit for B = 7x   profit for C = 8x   Investor A earned = 3000   5x = 3000=&gt;x=600   Total profit for B and C = 7x+ 8x = 15x   Therefore , 15x 7 + 8= 
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<output>15</output>
15x   Therefore , 15x= 15*600 = 9,000   Answer $9,000
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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 $ 3,000, how much money did investors B and C earn in total?