In a writing competition, the first place winner receives $$\frac{1}{2}$$ the prize money. The second place winner receives $$\frac{1}{2}$$ % of prize money of the winner and the third place winner receives $$\frac{1}{2}$$ the prize money second winnerreceives. If the third winner receives Rs.2,500, what is the total prize money?

A

Rs. 25,000

B

Rs.17,500

C

Rs.20,000

D

Rs.15,000