Fill in the Blank. Explain Your Reasoning

Multiple Choice

Fill in the blank. Explain your reasoning.
-Professor Seinfeld's salary is currently 73% less than Professor Griffin's salary, so Professor Seinfeld's salary is____% of Professor Griffin's salary.

A) 27%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 100% of Professor Griffin's salary minus 73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
B) -73%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is -73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
C) 73%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 73% of Professor Griffin's salary.
D) 173%; Professor Seinfeld's salary is 100% of Professor Griffin's salary plus another 73%.