Based on a predicted level of production and sales of 22,000 units,a company anticipates total variable costs of $99,000,fixed costs of $30,000,and operating income of $36,000.Based on this information,the budgeted amount of variable costs for 20,000 units would be:

A) $99,000.
B) $90,000.
C) $66,000.
D) $30,000.
E) $150,000.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary in direct proportion to the level of production or sales volume, like raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales over a specified period, such as rent or salaries.

Operating Income

The profit realized from a business's operations after subtracting operating expenses from gross profits.