Moore Wholesalers is preparing its merchandise purchases budget. Budgeted sales are $450,000 for April and $510,000 for May. Cost of goods sold is expected to be 65% of sales. The company's desired ending inventory is 21% of the following month's cost of goods sold. Compute the required purchases for April.

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Moore Wholesalers is preparing its merchandise purchases budget.
Budgeted sales are $450,000 for April and $510,000 for May. Cost of
goods sold is expected to be 65% of sales. The company's desired
ending inventory is 21% of the following month's cost of goods sold.
Compute the required purchases for April.
Transcribed Image Text:Moore Wholesalers is preparing its merchandise purchases budget. Budgeted sales are $450,000 for April and $510,000 for May. Cost of goods sold is expected to be 65% of sales. The company's desired ending inventory is 21% of the following month's cost of goods sold. Compute the required purchases for April.
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