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