Connor Company produces speaker systems for cars. Estimated sales (in units) in January are 40,000; in February 37,000; and in March 34,000. Each unit is priced at $60. Connor wants to have 35% of the following month's sales in ending inventory. That requirement was met on January 1. Each speaker system requires 3 boxes and 15 yards of wire. Boxes cost $4 each and wire is $0.60 per yard. Connor wants to have 20% of the following month's production needs in ending raw materials inventory. On January 1, Connor had 24,000 boxes and 100,000 yards of wire in inventory. How many boxes does Connor expect to purchase in January?a. 214,550b. 159,650c. 148,500d. 138,420e. 114,420

Our answer is E 114,420

Explanation:

Production budget:    

                                                 Jan   Feb            Mar

Budgeted sales units  40000   37000           34000

Add: Ending inventory        12950   11900  

Total requirement         52950   48900  

Less: Beginning inventory14000    12950  

Budgeted production units3895035950  

Purchase budget of Box:    

                                               Jan           Feb  

Budgeted production  3895035950  

Bx required per unit   3          3  

Total requirement of Boxes116850107850  

Add: Ending inventory         21570  

Total boxes needed  138420  

Less: Beginning inventory24000  

Budgeted Purchase boxes114420  

Answer is E. 114420    

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