King purchases two components for its primary product. They need 3 of Component A and 2 of Component B for each unit of the primary product. Component A costs $3; Component B costs $5. Other facts: Forecasted Primary Product Production: January: 19,500 units February: 19,600 units March: 23,000 units April: 27,000 units   Ending component inventory should equal 20% of next month’s production needs. Assume December’s ending inventory met this requirement.   Calculate purchases for both Components in both units and dollars by month for Q1.

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King purchases two components for its primary product. They need 3 of Component A and 2 of Component B for each unit of the primary product. Component A costs $3; Component B costs $5. Other facts:

Forecasted Primary Product Production:

January: 19,500 units

February: 19,600 units

March: 23,000 units

April: 27,000 units

 

Ending component inventory should equal 20% of next month’s production needs. Assume December’s ending inventory met this requirement.

 

Calculate purchases for both Components in both units and dollars by month for Q1.

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