Detailed Instructions: You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
Problem:Question: A fashion designer sold a pair of jeans to a retail store for 40 percent more than it cost to manufacture the pair of jeans. A customer bought the pair of jeans for 40 percent more than the retailer paid for them. The price the customer paid was what percent greater than the cost of manufacturing the jeans?

Option A: 65%

Option B: 70%

Option C: 75%

Option D: 85%

Option E: 96%
Solution:
Option E