A company produces a single product. Variable production costs are $13.50 per unit and variable selling and administrative expenses are $4.50 per unit. Fixed manufacturing overhead totals $51,000 and fixed selling and administration expenses total $55,000.
Assuming a beginning inventory of zero, production of 5,100 units and sales of 4,350 units, the dollar value of the ending inventory under variable costing would be:

a) $15,525 b) $17,625 c) $10,125 d) $13,500

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