On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on
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On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on the following data for the 6 months ending June 30, 2017. The ending raw materials and finished goods inventories at December 31, 2016, follow the same percentage relationships to production and sales that occur in 2017. 3 pounds of raw materials are required to make each unit of finished goods. Raw materials purchased are expected to cost $4 per pound. Prepare a production budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2017.Explanation / Answer
HARDIN COMPANY Production Budget for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2017 Quarter 1 2 Forecasted Sales Units 6,000 6,600 + Ending Finished goods inventory units 1,650 1,850 = Total Production required 7,650 8,450 -Beginning Finished goods inventory units (1,500) (1,650) = Units to be manufactured 6,150 6,800 Raw Material required for Finished units ( per unit) 3 3 Total raw material required ( in units ) 18,450 20,400 Cost per pound per unit 4 4 Total raw material required ( in pounds) 73,800 81,600