The following facts are known: ·     The total pounds needed for production are 2 times the units to be produced. ·     The desired ending direct materials inventory is 20% of the total pounds needed for production. ·     The beginning direct materials inventory is equal in number to 10% of the units to be produced. ·     Cost per pound is $10. ·     Total cost of the direct materials purchases is $1,610,000. Question:  1. How many units of direct materials should be purchased for the period? 2. How many units are to be produced for the period?

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The following facts are known:

·     The total pounds needed for production are 2 times the units to be produced.
·     The desired ending direct materials inventory is 20% of the total pounds needed for production.
·     The beginning direct materials inventory is equal in number to 10% of the units to be produced.
·     Cost per pound is $10.
·     Total cost of the direct materials purchases is $1,610,000.

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1. How many units of direct materials should be purchased for the period?

2. How many units are to be produced for the period?

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