Two stories A and B mark the price of an item identically. A allows 3 successive discounts of 10% each. B allows 10% discount on the list price and a subsequent discount of 19%. Under the circumstances, which of the following is true?

• A. he price of the article is cheaper at A
• B. he price of the article is cheaper at B
• C. he price of the article is same at A and B
• D. he price cannot be determined