Rida, Inc., a manufacturer in a seasonal industry, is preparing its direct materials budget for the second quarter. It plans production of 248,000 units in the second quarter and 60,500 units in the third quarter. Raw material inventory is 74,400 pounds at the beginning of the second quarter. Other information follows:
Direct materials Each unit requires 0.60 pounds of raw material, priced at $183 per pound. The company plans to end each quarter with an ending inventory of materials equal to 50% of next quarter’s budgeted materials requirements.
Required:
a. Prepare a direct materials budget for the second quarter.

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