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Questiоn 9:A mаnufаcturing fаcility is develоping an aggregate prоduction plan for a six-month horizon. The company currently employs 25 workers and maintains a beginning inventory of 120 units. Each worker is capable of producing 12 units per month. Management has decided to adopt a Chase Strategy, wherein the workforce is adjusted monthly to produce exactly the amount needed to satisfy net demand, ensuring that ending inventory at the end of each month is zero. Given a hiring cost of $120 per worker and a layoff cost of $220 per worker, calculate the total cost associated with hiring and layoffs over the six-month period based on the following demand forecast:   Month 1 2 3 4 5 6 Demand 360 420 300 540 480 600