Answer:
The budgeted finished goods inventory balance at the end of August is closest to any balance closest to $454816.
Explanation:
For August:
budgeted unit sales                       8800
desired ending inventory(12200*40%) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 4880
direct raw material(4880*4*3) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 58560
direct labor(4880*2.8*18) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 245952
variable overhead(4880*2.8*11) Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 150304
budgeted finished goods inventory balance   454816
Therefore, The budgeted finished goods inventory balance at the end of August is closest to any balance closest to $454816.