Assume the following information for one of a companys variable expenses:

• The amount of the expense in the planning budget is $9,000.
• The cost formula is $9.00 per hour.
• The actual level of activity is 900 hours.
• The spending variance is $250 unfavorable.

The actual amount of the expense must be:

A. $8100

B. $8550

C.$8350

D. $8850