Sports Equipment Co. plans to produce 3,000 units of skipping ropes in July. Each unit needs 60 feet of rope. Beginning inventory is 12,000 feet and desired ending inventory is 18,000 feet. How many feet of rope should be purchased?

Sports Equipment Co. plans to produce 3,000 units of skipping ropes in July. Each unit needs 60 feet of rope. Beginning inventory is 12,000 feet and desired ending inventory is 18,000 feet. How many feet of rope should be purchased?

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