Assume Baldwin Corp. is downsizing their workforce by 15% (to the nearest person) next year from various strategic initiatives. Baldwin is planning to conduct exit interviews to learn more about now they can improve in processes and increase productivity. The exit interviews are estimated to cost $100 per employee in additional to normal separation costs of $500. How much will the company pay in separation costs if these exit interviews are implemented next year? Select one:

a. $2,544,900

b. $1,047,900

c. $184, 800

d. $448,800