$44\mathrm{.}30$ inches

$16.($MC$)$ Robert calculated that the sporting goods store he manages had an increase of $32\mathrm{.}5\%$ in sales this week compared to last week. If sales last week were $$55,300,$ what were sales this week?

A$.$ $$17,972\mathrm{.}50$

B$.$ $$37,327\mathrm{.}50$

C$.$ $$73,272\mathrm{.}50$

D$.$ $$81,925\mathrm{.}93$