The Following Are Budgeted Data: One Pound of Material

question 165

Multiple Choice

The following are budgeted data: One pound of material is required for each finished unit. The inventory of materials at the end of each month should equal 20% of the following month's production needs. Purchases of raw materials for February would be budgeted to be:

• A) 19,600 pounds
• B) 20,400 pounds
• C) 18,400 pounds
• D) 18,600 pounds

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