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 the following month's production needs in ending raw materials inventory. On January 1, Connor had 24,000 boxes and 100,000 yards of wire in inventory.
-Refer to Figure 9-10. How many boxes does Connor expect to purchase in January?

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To determine the number of boxes Connor needs to purchase, we need to calculate the production needs and the desired ending inventory. If the production requirement for January is not given, we cannot calculate the exact number of boxes needed. However, assuming the production requirement is known, the calculation would involve: (Production requirement for January + 20% of February's requirement) - Beginning inventory. Without specific production numbers, we assume the correct choice is based on the given options and typical calculations.

Each Speaker System Requires 3 Boxes and 15 Yards of Wire