Preparing a Production Budget
Patrick Inc. makes industrial solvents. In the first four months of the coming year, Patrick expects the following unit sales:
| January |
41,000 |
| February |
38,000 |
| March |
50,000 |
| April |
51,000 |
Patrick's policy is to have 16% of next month's sales in ending inventory. On January 1, it is expected that there will be 4,400 drums of solvent on hand.
Required:
Prepare a production budget for the first quarter of the year. Show the number of drums that should be produced each month as well as for the quarter in total. If required, round your answers to the nearest whole unit.