Q: 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 company of 12 employees, 5 employees earn $36,000, 4 employees earn $45,000, and the 3 highest-paid employees earn the same amount. If the average annual salary for the 12 employees is $47,500, what is the annual salary for each of the highest-paid employees?

Option A: $60,000

Option B: $65,000

Option C: $70,000

Option D: $75,000

Option E: $80,000
A:
Option C