Assume the sales budget for April and May is 39,000 units and 41,000 units, respectively. The production budget for the same two months is 36,000 units and 37,000 units, respectively. Each unit of finished goods required 5 pounds of raw materials. The company always maintains raw materials inventory equal to 10% of the following month's production needs. How many pounds of raw material need to be purchased in April? Multiple Choice 184,400 182,500 180,300 180,500

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Assume the sales budget for April and May is 39,000 units and 41,000 units, respectively. The production budget for the same two months is 36,000 units and 37,000 units, respectively. Each unit of finished goods required 5 pounds of raw materials. The company always maintains raw materials inventory equal to 10% of the following month's production needs. How many pounds of raw material need to be purchased in April?

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184,400

182,500

180,300

180,500

 

 

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