In Russel Elementary School there are 50 students. At the beginning of the year, each student planted three flowers in the school yard. During the year, eight flowers withered. Which of the following expressions represents the number of flowers that remained in the school yard? A. (3 × 50) – 8 B. (50 + 3) – 8 C. (50 × 8) – 3 D. (50 × 3) ÷ 8