At an Activity Level of 8,300 Machine-Hours in a Month

Multiple Choice

At an activity level of 8,300 machine-hours in a month, Baudry Corporation's total variable maintenance cost is $220,448 and its total fixed maintenance cost is $556,764. What would be the total variable maintenance cost at an activity level of 8,600 machine-hours in a month? Assume that this level of activity is within the relevant range.

A) $777,212
B) $220,448
C) $576,888
D) $228,416