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question 35

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At January 1, 2016, Jake, Inc.has beginning inventory of 4,000 surfboards.Jake estimates it will sell 15,000 units during the first quarter of 2016 with a 10% increase in sales each quarter.Jake's policy is to maintain an ending inventory equal to 25% of the next quarter's sales.Each surfboard costs $200 and is sold for $250.
-How many units should Jake produce during the first quarter of 2016?

• A)15,125
• B)15,000
• C)12,500
• D)11,000

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