Question 5 Witherspoon Inc. has compiled the following data in order to put together their first quarter operating budget for 20xx Sales (units) January Required: 55,000 February 48.000 March 41,000 April 37,000 Additional information: Witherspoon sells each unit for $95. Company policy is to have 30% of next month's sales (in units) in ending finished goods inventory. This policy was met in December.

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Witherspoon Inc. has compiled the following data in order to put together their first quarter
operating budget for 20XX
Sales (units)
January
55,200
February
48,000
March
41,000
Apri
37,000
Additional information:
Witherspoon sells each unit for $95.
Company policy is to have 30% of next month's sales (in units) in ending finished goods inventory.
This policy was met in December.
Required:
1. What are the total dollar sales for the quarter? Hint: writo out I sales budget but you do not
need to show in your answer.
2. (a) What is the desired ending Inventory for February?
(b) What are the Total Units to be Produced for the Quarter?
Hint: write out a production budget but you do not need to show in your answer.
Transcribed Image Text:D Question 5 Witherspoon Inc. has compiled the following data in order to put together their first quarter operating budget for 20XX Sales (units) January 55,200 February 48,000 March 41,000 Apri 37,000 Additional information: Witherspoon sells each unit for $95. Company policy is to have 30% of next month's sales (in units) in ending finished goods inventory. This policy was met in December. Required: 1. What are the total dollar sales for the quarter? Hint: writo out I sales budget but you do not need to show in your answer. 2. (a) What is the desired ending Inventory for February? (b) What are the Total Units to be Produced for the Quarter? Hint: write out a production budget but you do not need to show in your answer.
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