The production manager of Dame Enterprises plans to have an inventory on hand at the end of each month that will equal 150% of the next month's sales. This requirement was met at the end of February. A sales budget for the four months ending June 30th is as follows:MonthUnitsMarch30,000April50,000May80,000June40,000Required:Prepare a production budget for April and May.

What will be an ideal response?



 April May
Sales (units) 50,000   80,000 
Plus desired ending inventory 120,000   60,000 
Total needs 170,000   140,000 
Less estimated beginning inventory (75,000)   (120,000) 
Production 95,000   20,000 
April Beginning Inventory: 50,000 × 150% = 75,000; April Ending Inventory: 80,000 × 150% = 120,000; May Ending Inventory: 40,000 × 150% = 60,000.

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