In: Accounting
Hongse Co. makes paper lanterns. Each lantern requires 1.4 pints
of dye to complete. The company is now planning raw materials needs
for the third quarter. To keep production and sales moving
smoothly, the company requires that the raw materials on hand at
the end of each month must equal 50% of the following month’s
production needs for raw materials. At the beginning of July, there
were 10,150 pints of dye on hand. Budgeted sales and production
targets are provided for July and August:
July | August | |
Sales (in units): | 11,600 | 17,400 |
Production requirments (in units): | 14,500 | 21,750 |
How much dye should be purchased in July?
Multiple Choice
18,270 pints
25,375 pints
15,225 pints
35,525 pints