After Adding $2 \frac{1}{4} \%$ To a Sum of Money, the New Amount Is $45,000

Multiple Choice

After adding $2 \frac{1}{4} \%$ to a sum of money, the new amount is $45,000.00. What was the original amount of money?

A) $43,987.50
B) $44,009.78
C) $2,000,000.00
D) $46,035.81
E) $20,000.00