Connor Company produces speaker systems for cars. Estimated sales(in units) in January are 40,000; in February 35,000; and in March34,000. Each unit is priced at $60. Connor wants to have 35% of thefollowing month's sales in ending inventory. That requirement was meton January 1.Each speaker system requires 3 boxes and 15 yards of wire. Boxes cost$4 each and wire is $0.60 per yard. Connor wants to have 20% of thefollowing month's production needs in ending raw materials inventory.On January 1, Connor had 24,000 boxes and 100,000 yards of wire ininventory.How many units does Connor expect to produce in February?a. 35,700b. 38,500c. 34,650d. 35,950e. 25,000

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