1A4G IN PREPARING THE DIRECT MATERIAL PURCHASES BUDGET FOR NEXT QUART...

61. CSO: 1A4a LOS: 1A4g

In preparing the direct material purchases budget for next quarter, the plant controller has

the following information available.

Budgeted unit sales 2,000

Pounds of materials per unit 4

Cost of materials per pound $3

Pounds of materials on hand 400

Finished units on hand 250

Target ending units inventory 325

Target ending inventory of pounds of materials 800

How many pounds of materials must be purchased?

a. 2,475.

b. 7,900.

c. 8,700.

d. 9,300.