Solve Write a Mixed Numeral for the Answer $23 \frac{1}{8}$ Yards of Wire on a Spool

Multiple Choice

Solve. Write a mixed numeral for the answer.
-There were $23 \frac{1}{8}$ yards of wire on a spool. After a customer bought $3 \frac{1}{2}$ yards of wire from the spool, how many yards were left?

A) $18 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$
B) $19 \mathrm{yd}$
C) $19 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$
D) $20 \frac{5}{8} \mathrm{yd}$