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The cost of manufacturing a car includes the cost of materials, labour and overheads. In 2014, the cost of these items was in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3. In 2015, the cost of the material rose by 16%, the cost of the labour increased by 10% but the overheads were reduced by 8%. Find the increased percent in the price of the car.

A)  20%                            

B)  16%

C)  10%                            

D)  8%

E)  None of these