Detailed Instructions: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Q: Question: Three business people wish to invest in a new company. Each person is willing to pay one third of the total investment. After careful calculations, they realize that each of them would pay $3,500 less if they could find two more equal investors. How much is the total investment in the new business?

Option A: $64,000

Option B: $4,800

Option C: $21,000

Option D: $ 19,400

Option E: $ 26,250
A:
Option E