Given the task definition and input, reply with output. 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.

Question: In a theater, the first row has 17 seats and each row has 3 more seats than previous row. If the last row has 44 seats, what is the total number of seats in the theater?

Option A: 265

Option B: 275

Option C: 285

Option D: 295

Option E: 305
Option E