The Following Information Relates to a Company's Aggregate Production Planning

question 49

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to a company's aggregate production planning activities: Beginning Workforce = 125 workers
Production per Employee = 500 units per quarter
Hiring Cost = $750 per worker
Firing Cost = $1,500 per worker
Inventory Carrying Cost = $10 per unit per quarter
If a level production strategy is used the total cost of the production plan (hiring cost, firing cost, and inventory cost) is

• A) $60,000.
• B) $275,000.
• C) $335,000.
• D) $610,000.

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