Below is a graphical representation of a specific cost in total at different production levels for a company that manufactures various garments, including shirts, pants, and dresses. The X-axis shows production levels (within the relevant range) and the Y-axis shows the total cost.
$750 cost for production levels between 0 - 20,000
Which of the following could be the cost shown in the graph, assuming shirts as the cost object?
a. The total power cost to run the sewing machines in the factory
b. The total cost of fabric used to make the shirts
c. The total amount paid to garment workers that is calculated on a per-shirt-sewed basis
d. The total rental cost of the factory