Krier Industries has just completed its sales forecasts and its marketing department estimates that the company will sell 42,600 units during the upcoming year. In the past, management has maintained inventories of finished goods at approximately 3 months' sales. However, the estimated inventory at the start of the year of the budget period is only 7,100 units. Sales occur evenly throughout the year. What is the estimated production level (units) for the first month of the upcoming budget year?   Multiple Choice 14,200. 10,650. 7,100. 3,550.

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Krier Industries has just completed its sales forecasts and its marketing department estimates that the company will sell 42,600 units during the upcoming year. In the past, management has maintained inventories of finished goods at approximately 3 months' sales. However, the estimated inventory at the start of the year of the budget period is only 7,100 units. Sales occur evenly throughout the year. What is the estimated production level (units) for the first month of the upcoming budget year?

 

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  • 14,200.

  • 10,650.

  • 7,100.

  • 3,550.

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