$.$ Utilizing a strategy of varying the workforce $($Plan A$),$ based on current month's demand rate, what is the total cost?$[$ Select $]["$$$182,783","$$$213,425","$$$240,400","$$$222,650","$$$185,460"]$

b$.$ Was there a need to hire? If so$,$ how many in terms of units and the total hiring cost? $[$ Select $]["$yes; $410$; $$2,460",$ "yes; $410$; $$1,640",$ "based on the Chase Strategy, there was no need to hire", "yes; $240,$ $$960",$ "yes; $500,$ $$2,000"]$

c$.$ Utilizing a level strategy $($Plan B$)$ based on the a level production rate of $850$ units, what is the total cost?$[$ Select $]["$$$182,220","$$$189,550","$$$207,488","$$$200,674","$$$215,675"]$

d$.$ Was there a need to backorder? if so$,$ how many sets of chips and what was the cost? $[$ Select $]["125$ units, $$187\mathrm{.}50",$ "Based on the production rate of $850$ units, there was no need to back$-$order", $"325$ units, $$487\mathrm{.}50","280$ units, $$420\mathrm{.}00","250$ units, $$380\mathrm{.}00"]$

e$.$ Utilizing a mixed strategy $($Plan C$)$ with a level production rate of the lowest demand quarter, then utilize overtime and subcontracting, if needed. What is the total cost of the plan? $[$ Select $]["$$$210,552","$$$208,518","$$$233,813","$$$240,560","$$$238,520"]$

f$.$ Was was the cost of overtime and subcontracting? $[$ Select $]["$$$73,670","$$$76,500","$$$49,500","$$$63,850","$$$85,300"]$

g$.$ Based on evaluating the plans, which should be implemented?