Reference no: EM132743823
Production estimates for August are as follows:
Estimated inventory (units), August 112,000
Desired inventory (units), August 319,000
Expected sales volume (units), August75,000
For each unit produced, the direct materials requirements are as follows:
Direct material A ($5 per lb.)3 lbs
Direct material B ($15 per lb.)1/2 lb.
Problem 1: The total direct materials purchases of materials A and B required for August production is:
a. $1,170,000 for A; $585,000 for B.
b. $1,080,000 for A; $540,000 for B.
c. $1,125,000 for A; $562,500 for B.
d. $1,260,000 for A; $630,000 for B.