Which answer describes the simpler problems that could be used to solve this story problem?

tammy paid a total of $47.67 for 3 pairs of shorts and a t-shirt. each pair of shorts cost the same amount. the t-shirt cost $16.25. how much did one pair of shorts cost?

a.
add the cost of the shorts and the cost of the t-shirt. divide the sum by 3.

b.
multiply the total cost by 3. add the cost of the t-shirt.

c.
subtract the cost of the t-shirt from the total cost. divide that answer by 3.

d.
divide the total cost by 3. subtract the cost of the t-shirt.