Following an increase in prices, the price of a candy box was 10 pounds and the price of a can of soda was 9 pounds. If the price of a candy box was raised by 25%, and the price of a can of soda was raised by 50%. What was the price of a box of candy plus a can of soda before prices were raised?  Choose the correct choice from the following.
A) 11 .
B) 12 .
C) 13 .
D) 14 .
E) 14.5

Rationale: "price of candy before price increase = 10 / 1.25 = 8 price of soda before price increase = 9 / 1.5 = 6 total price = 8 + 6 = 14 d is the answer"
Answer: D