If seasonal production is used, it is assumed that inventory will directly match sales for each month and there will be no inventory buildup.

The production manager thinks the preceding assumption is too optimistic and decides to go with level production to avoid being out of merchandise. He will produce the 31,200 units over four months at a level of 7,800 per month.

Bambino Sporting Goods makes baseball gloves that are very popular in the spring and early ' summer season . Units sold are anticipated as follows` Monthly Unit Sales March April May 19. 40 0 June 31. 200 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 . Q . 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 March 4. 600| units 5. 200| units Mary 1. 600\\ units JUNE ` units Do . If the inventory costs $17 per unit and will be financed at the bank at a cost of { percent , what is the monthly Financing cost and the total for the four months ? ( Use . 5 percent as the monthly rate . !) Inventory Financing Cost March GEL $ 10 May 289 JUNIE Total financing LOG! 46.9