In doing aggregate planning for a firm producing paint, the aggregate planners would most likely deal with
A)just gallons of paint, without concern for the different colors and sizes.
B)gallons of paint, but be concerned with the different colors to be produced.
C)gallons, quarts, pints, and all the different sizes to be produced.
D)all the different sizes and all the different colors by size.
E)all of the different colors targeted for different markets.

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Aggregate planning typically deals with overall production volumes and capacities, not the detailed variations such as colors or sizes. It focuses on general output levels to meet demand forecasts, thus dealing with just gallons of paint without concern for the different colors and sizes is most aligned with the concept of aggregate planning.

In Doing Aggregate Planning for a Firm Producing Paint, the Aggregate