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1. Harwinton, Inc. anticipates sales of 48,000 units, 46,000 units, and 49,000 units in July, August, and September, respectively. Company policy is to maintain an ending finished-goods inventory equal to 40% of the following month's sales. On the basis of this information, how many units would the company plan to produce in July? Multiple Choice 48,800. 47,200. 46,000. 46,800.
2..
Oxford Industries has the following sales forecasts for its snowshoes next year:
First Quarter | 25,000 | pairs |
Second Quarter | 5 | % increase over first quarter |
Third Quarter | 4 | % decrease from second quarter |
Fourth Quarter | 8 | % increase over first quarter |
What is Oxford’s estimated sales in units for next year?
Multiple Choice
103,450 pairs.
95,750 pairs.
100,000 pairs.
101,200 pairs.
1) | |||
Statement Showing Units to be Produce In July Month | |||
Particulars | Working | Units | |
Sale units of July month[A] | 48000 | ||
Add: Closing Units [B] (August Sale Units*40%) | (40000 units*40%) | 16000 | |
Less: Opening Units [C] (July Sale Units*40%) | (48000 units*40%) | -19200 | |
Units to be Produce in july month [A+B-C] | 44800 | ||
Therefore 44800 units is correct answer | |||
2) | |||
Statement Showing total Sale units of next year | |||
Particulars | Working | Pairs (Units) | |
First Quarter Units [A] | 25000 | ||
Second Quarter Units [B] (5% increase over first quarter) | [25000*(100+5)%] | 26250 | |
Third Quarter Units [C] (4% decrease over second quarter) | [26250*(100-4)%] | 25200 | |
Fourth Quarter Units [D] (8% increase over first quarter) | [25000*(100+8)%] | 27000 | |
Total Units[A+B+C+D] | 103450 | ||
Therefore 103450 pairs is correct answer | |||