Question: Quince Computers manufactures computers and they need your help planning production over the next 4 quarters. They face demands of 4 0 0 in Q

Quince Computers manufactures computers and they need your help planning production over the next 4 quarters. They face demands of 400 in Q1,1600 in Q2,800 in Q3, and 1200 in Q4. They currently employ 5 workers, and each worker produces 200 computers per quarter. Their beginning inventory is 0 units.
Each unit produced costs $11. To inventory a unit costs $5 per quarter. Hiring a new worker costs $1000 per worker and firing a worker costs $2000 per worker.
Develop a production plan using the Level Production strategy. How many units are in inventory at the end of Q1?

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