Planning Systems, Has Forecast the Following Unit Sales and Production

question 76

Multiple Choice

Planning Systems, has forecast the following unit sales and production for the next year, by quarter: A finished unit requires one unit of material A and two units of material B. There should be enough material on hand at the end of each quarter to meet 20% of the next quarter's production needs. There are no work-in-process inventories.
How much material A must be purchased in quarter 2?

• A) 138
• B) 142
• C) 156
• D) 162

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