On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on

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On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on the following data for the 6 months ending June 30, 2017.

The ending raw materials and finished goods inventories at December 31, 2016, follow the same percentage relationships to production and sales that occur in 2017. 4 pounds of raw materials are required to make each unit of finished goods. Raw materials purchased are expected to cost $4 per pound.

Sales units: First quarter 5,800; second quarter 6,600; third quarter 7,600 Ending raw materials inventory: 40% of the next quarter’s production requirements Ending finished goods inventory: 25% of the next quarter’s expected sales units Third-quarter production: 7,780 units. Prepare a production budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2017. HARDIN COMPANY Production Budget Quarter 2 Year

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Production budget :

Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Year Sales units 5800 6600 Add: Desired ending inventory 1650 1900 Total needs 7450 8500 Less: Beginning inventory -1450 -1650 Production units 6000 6850 12850

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