Answer :
Answer: C) 216,000 lbs. of A; 36,000 lbs. of B
Explanation:
Given the following :
Estimated inventory (units), August 1, = 12,000 Desired inventory (units), August 31, = 9,000
Expected sales volume (units) = 75,000
Direct material requirement:
Material A ($5 per lb.) = 3 lbs
Material B ($18 per lb.) = 1/2 lbs
The number of pounds of material A and B required for August production :
Unit of product required for August production :
Expected sales volume + Ending inventory(August 31) - beginning inventory (August 1)
= 75000 + 9000 - 12000
84000 - 12000 = 72,000
Number of pounds required ;
Total Production unit × pounds per unit required
Material A:
72,000 × 3 = 216,000 pounds
Material B:
72,000 × (1/2) = 36,000 pounds