Fallgatter, Inc

question 45

Multiple Choice

Fallgatter, Inc., expects to sell 18,000 units. Each unit requires 3 pounds of direct materials at $12 per pound and 2 direct labor hours at $10 per direct labor hour. The overhead rate is $8 per direct labor hour. The beginning inventories are as follows: direct materials, 2,000 pounds; finished goods, 2,500 units. The planned ending inventories are as follows: direct materials, 3,900 pounds; finished goods, 3,000 units. What is the planned production?

• A) 15,500
• B) 18,500
• C) 18,000
• D) 17,500

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