Moore Wholesalers is preparing its merchandise purchases budget. Budgeted sales are $410,000 for April and $480,000 for May. Cost of goods sold is expected to be 63% of sales. The company's desired ending inventory is 23% of the following month's cost of goods sold. Compute the required purchases for April. Moore Wholesalers Purchases Budget For the Month of April Budgeted Cost of Goods Sold
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![Moore Wholesalers is preparing its merchandise purchases budget. Budgeted sales are $410,000 for April and $480,000 for May.
Cost of goods sold is expected to be 63% of sales. The company's desired ending inventory is 23% of the following month's cost of
goods sold.
Compute the required purchases for April.
Moore Wholesalers
Purchases Budget
For the Month of April
Budgeted Cost of Goods Sold
Add
Desired Ending Inventory
Total Inventory Required
Less
Beginning Inventory
Required Merchandise Purchases for April
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