A chemical company spent $530,000 to produce 150,000 gallons of a chemical which can be sold for $5.20 per gallon. The chemical can be further processed into a weed killer which can be sold for $7.20 per gallon, it will cost $270,000 to process the chemical into a weed killer. Which of the following is true?

A) If the company decides to process it further, it will increase operating income$30,000

B) If the company decides to process it further, it will increase operating income $280,000

C) If the company decides to process it further, it will increase operating income by $150,000

D) To maximize operating income, the company should continue to sell the chemical as is.