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%) 4880
direct raw material(4880*4*3) 58560
direct labor(4880*2.8*18) 245952
variable overhead(4880*2.8*11) 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.