Nationwide Auto Parts uses a periodic review inventory control system for one of its stock items. The review interval is 8 weeks, and the lead time for receiving the materials ordered from its wholesaler is 1 weeks. Weekly demand is normally distributed, with a mean of 150 units and a standard deviation of 30 units. Refer to the standard normal table for z-values.

a. What is the average and the standard deviation of demand during the protection interval?

The average demand during the protection interval is 1350 units.

The standard deviation of demand is 90 units.

b. If the firm desires 96 percent stockout protection, the target inventory level is _________ ?? units. (Enter your response rounded to the nearest whole number.)