$5-3+4+3=9$ 
There were five books on the shelf. Later, Jack took away three, and Mike took back four. Jim also took back three. How many books were there on the shelf?~(adapted from $$2005$$ Math kangaroo Problems, Level $$1-2$$, Question \#$$5$$) 
(A) $$7$$ 
(B) $$8$$ 
(C) $$9$$ 
(D) $$10$$ 
(E) $$11$$ 