To the nearest whole dollar, what should be the total cost of operating the helpline costs at a volume of 23,900 calls in a month? (Assume that this call volume is within the relevant range.)

A) $442,545
B) $452,500
C) $473,326
D) $432,590

Helpline Costs

Expenses incurred in operating a support service that provides assistance to users, typically over the phone or online.

Volume

In finance, it refers to the total number of shares or contracts traded for a specific security or market during a given period.

Calls

In finance, refers to an agreement that gives the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy a stock, bond, commodity, or other instrument at a specified price within a specific time period.