Reflector Glass Company Prepared the Following Static Budget for the Year

Reflector Glass Company prepared the following static budget for the year: $$\begin{array} { | l | c | r | } \hline \text { Static Budget } & & \\\hline \text { Units/Volume } & & 6000 \\\hline& \text { Per Unit } \\\hline \text { Sales Revenue } & \$ 7.00 & \$ 42,000 \\\hline \text { Variable Costs } & 1.50 & \underline { 9000 } \\\hline \text { Contribution Margin } &&33,500 \\\hline \text { Fixed Costs } & & \underline { 3000 }\\\hline \text { Operating Income/(Loss) } & & \underline { \$30,000 } \\\hline\end{array}$$
If a flexible budget is prepared at a volume of 9700 units, calculate the amount of operating income. The production level is within the relevant range.

A) $30,000
B) $14,550
C) $50,350
D) $3000