The cost of a taxi ride in New York City costs $0.75 per minute plus a flat fee of $3.50. If the total cost of the taxi ride is $11.75, which of the following equations can be used to find the time, t, you spent riding the taxi?

A. 3.50t + 0.75 = 11.75
B. 0.75t = 11.75
C. 0.75t + 3.50 = 11.75
D. 11.75t + 3.50 = 0.75