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Streeter Company produces microwave turntables. Sales for the next year are expected to

be 65,000 units in the first quarter, 72,000 units in the second quarter, 84,000 units in the

third quarter, and 66,000 units in the fourth quarter. Streeter usually maintains a finished

goods inventory at the end of each quarter equal to one half of the units expected to be

sold in the next quarter. However, due to a work stoppage, the finished goods inventory

at the end of the first quarter is 8,000 units less than it should be. How many units should

Streeter produce in the second quarter?

a. 75,000 units.

b. 78,000 units.

c. 80,000 units.

d. 86,000 units.