(Answered) : The Wetski Water Ski Company is the world’s largest producer of water skis. As you might suspect, water skis exhibit a highly

The Wetski Water Ski Company is the world’s largest producer of water skis. As you might suspect, water skis exhibit a highly seasonal demand pattern, with peaks during the summer months and valleys during the winter months. Given the following costs and quarterly sales forecasts, use the transportation method to design an optimum production plan. Inventory carrying cost = $3 per pair of skis per quarter; Production per employee = 1000 pairs of skis per quarter; Beginning workforce = 50 workers; Overtime capacity = 50,000 pairs of skis; Subcontracting capacity = 40,000 pairs of skis; Cost of regular production =