The following lots of Commodity Z were available for sale during the year.

Line Item Description Units and Cost

Beginning inventory $12$ units at $$49$

First purchase $15$ units at $$55$

Second purchase $23$ units at $$27$

Third purchase $16$ units at $$65$

The firm uses the periodic inventory system, and there are $24$ units of the commodity on hand at the end of the year.

What is the ending inventory balance of Commodity Z using the weighted average cost method? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole dollar.

a$.$ $$1,118$

b$.$ $$1,256$

d$.$ $$1,248$