In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The client said to the ticket­seller, "At what time do the counters close?"

A

The client asked the ticket­seller at what time the counters closed.

B

The client asked the ticket­seller at what time did the counters always close.

C

The client said to the ticket­seller at what time the counters close.

D

The client inquired to the ticket­seller at what time the counters usually close.