The price of a pair of sneakers was \(\$80\) for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased

The price of a pair of sneakers was \(\$80\) for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased by \(20\%.\) After the price increase, an employee bought these sneakers with a \(10\%\) employee discount. What price did the employee pay?

A. \(\$70.40\)
B. \(\$82.00\)
C. \(\$83.33\)
D. \(\$86.40\)
E. \(\$88.00\)

Answer: D

Source: Magoosh