In an Excel Sheet,what Is the Meaning of the Formula

Multiple Choice

In an Excel sheet,what is the meaning of the formula =SUM(C3:C8) ?

A) Add all the values starting from the third cell to eighth cell in the third column.
B) Add the value of the third cell in the third row to the eighth cell in the third row.
C) Add all the values starting from the third cell to eighth cell in the third row.
D) Add the value of the third cell in the third column to the eighth cell in the third column.