Consider the following conditions for an item used in the Hess Company's manufacturing process: What is Hess's inventory position for this item?
A)200 units
B)160 units
C)180 units
D)80 units

Question

Consider the following conditions for an item used in the Hess Company's manufacturing process:  What is Hess's inventory position for this item?
A)200 units 
B)160 units 
C)180 units 
D)80 units

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The inventory position for an item is calculated by subtracting the number of units currently in production from the total number of units needed. The code provided does not give us the total number of units needed, but it does tell us that Hess needs 40 units to meet their production needs and currently has 120 units on hand. Therefore, their inventory position is (120 - 40) = 80 units. Choice B is the only option that matches this answer.

Consider the Following Conditions for an Item Used in the Hess