Given the cost formula Y = $23,000 + $8X, total cost at an activity level of 7,000 units would be:

A) $33,000
B) $79,000
C) $23,000
D) $56,000

Cost Formula

A mathematical equation used to predict the total cost of production or operations, incorporating both fixed and variable costs.

Total Cost

Encompasses all expenses associated with producing or acquiring goods and services, including direct, indirect, fixed, and variable costs.

Activity Level

The volume of production or the degree of services provided, which impacts the variable costs and sometimes the efficiency in a business.