A store is selling a black pair of shoes for $79.45 and a brown pair of shoes for $133.99. The black pair of shoes is marked up by 44%, and the brown pair of shoes is marked down by 21%. Which pair of shoes is more expensive, and how much more expensive is it? Round all dollar values to the nearest cent.
Answer
A
The black pair costs $6.82 more than the brown pair.
B
The black pair costs $8.56 more than the brown pair.
C
The brown pair costs $9.72 more than the black pair.
D
The brown pair costs $12.54 more than the black pair.