The salaries of A and B are in the ratio 8 : 3. The salaries of B and C are in the ratio 5:12. Salaries of A, B and C in the form of a ratio is

• A. 8 : 15 : 12     
• B.          8 : 40 : 36
• C. 16 : 15 : 36    
• D.          40 : 15 : 36