Nikoto Steel Co $\quad \$ 50,000$ Per Month
Variable Manufacturing Costs $\quad \$ 12.00$

Nikoto Steel Co. budgeted manufacturing costs for 50,000 tons of steel are: Fixed manufacturing costs $\quad \$ 50,000$ per month
Variable manufacturing costs $\quad \$ 12.00$ per ton of steel Nikoto produced 40,000 tons of steel during March. How much is the flexible budget for total manufacturing costs for March?

A) $520,000
B) $650,000
C) $480,000
D) $530,000