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: David covered a distance of 50 miles on his first trip. On a later trip he traveled 150 miles while going three times as fast. His new time compared with the old time was:

Option A: twice as much

Option B: three times as much

Option C: the same

Option D: half as much

Option E: a third as much
A:
Option C