Antonio Banderos & Scarves makes headwear that is very popular in the fall-winter season. Units sold are anticipated as follows: October November December January Monthly Unit Sales 1,850 2,850 5,700 4,700 15,100 Total units sold If seasonal production is used, it is assumed that inventory will directly match sales for each month and there will be no inventory buildup. However, Antonio decides to go with level production to avoid being out of merchandise. He will produce the 15,100 items over four months at a level of 3,775 per month. a. What is the ending inventory at the end of each month? Compare the unit sales to the units produced and keep a running total. Ending Inventory October units November 2,850 units December units January units b. If the inventory costs $8 per unit and will be financed at the bank at a cost of 12 percent, what is the monthly financing cost and the total for the four months? (Use 1 percent as the monthly rate.) Inventory Financing Cost October November December January Total financing cost $ 22,800