_________ items, consisting of raw materials and​ work-in-process inventories, are those items whose required quantity varies with the production plans for other items held in the​ firm's inventory.

Respuesta :

Answer: Dependent demand

Explanation:

Dependent demand  item is the item whose demand is based on component part of section of product.It  includes parts like sub assemblies, sub parts, raw components, etc.This demand is based on demand of other items of the product as well.

Items or parts demanded in this category are always calculated as per production of main product or upper level item. Example-  microchips in operating system.