Superior Camera Shop began using the dollar-value LIFO method in 2006 when its ending inventory was costed at $50,000. The 2007 ending inventory at year-end prices was $54,000. Calculate Superior Camera Shops increase or decrease of inventory in real terms assuming 109 percent is an appropriate price index.

a.) $459 decrease

b.) $459 increase

c.) $8,860 increase

d.) $8,128 increase