At a recent company meeting, Geraldine Erwin, sales manager of Dastoria, a flavored beverage producer announced, "We have increased our sales by 8...

At a recent company meeting, Geraldine Erwin, sales manager of Dastoria, a flavored

beverage producer announced, "We have increased our sales by 8 percent in just six months."

Suppose six months ago, its sales amounted to $452,000, what is the value of its sales today?

A) $36,160

B) $415,840

C) $488,160

D) $565,000