GRE practice math test just for fun. The price of a pair of sneakers was for the last six months of last year. On January first, the price increased 20%. After the price increase, an employee bought these sneakers with a 10% employee discount. What price did the employee pay? A. .40 B. .00 C..33 D..40 E. .00 Let me see. The price increased by 20%. So, 80 x 0.20 = 16. Now, 80 + 16 = 96. The employee bought the sneakers with a 10% discount. So, 96 x 0.10 = 9.60. Lastly, - .60 = .40. I say D is the answer. You say?