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On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on

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Question

On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on the following data for the 6 months ending June 30, 2017. Sales units: Ending raw materials inventory: 40% of the next quarter's production requirements Ending finished goods inventory: 25% of the next quarter's expected sales units Third-quarter production: First quarter 5,300; second quarter 6,000; third quarter 7,800 7,360 units 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 (a) Prepare a production budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2017. HARDIN COMPANY Production Budget Quarter Six Months

Explanation / Answer

HARDIN COMPANY Production Budget For the month of JUN 30 Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Six Month Expected Unit Sales              5,300               6,000             11,300 Add : Desired Ending FG Units              1,500               1,950               3,450 Total Needed              6,800               7,950             14,750 Less : Begning FG Units              1,325               1,500               2,825 Unit to be Produced              5,475               6,450             11,925