Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below:
Furniture, Inc

question 122

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Furniture, Inc., estimates the following number of mattress sales for the first four months of 2016:
$$\begin{array} { l l } \text { Month } & \text { Sales } \\\text { January } & 22,000 \\\text { February } & 30,800 \\\text { March } & 28,600 \\\text { April } & 35,200\end{array}$$ Finished goods inventory at the end of December is 6,600 units. Target ending finished goods inventory is 20% of the next month's sales.
-How many mattresses should be produced in the first quarter of 2016?

• A) 88,880 mattresses
• B) 81,840 mattresses
• C) 60,280 mattresses
• D) 51,920 mattresses

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Demand Characteristics

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