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Jason traveled by car at an average speed of 85 km/h and then took a 15-minute break. After the break, he increased his speed to 115 km/h for the remainder of the trip. The total distance covered was 295 km, and the entire trip, including the break, lasted 3 hours and 15 minutes. What equation best represents the time $t$ in hours that Jason drove before the break?
**A)** $85t + 115t = 295$  
**B)** $85t + 115(3.25 - t) = 295$  
**C)** $85t + 115(3 - t) = 295$  
**D)** $95t + 120(3 - t) = 295$  
**E)** $85(3 - t) + 115t = 295$

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