Answer:
Total units to be produced:
Bath Scale = 144,500
Gym Scale = 88,000
Explanation:
The following anticipated unit sales for the scales by sales region are given in the question:
Bath Scale Gym Scale
East Region unit sales 55,000 30,000
West Region unit sales <u> 95,000 </u> <u> 60,000 </u>
Total <u> 150,000 </u> <u> 90,000 </u>
The production budget can now be prepared as follows:
Weightless Inc.
Production Budget
For the Month Ending October 31
<u> Units Bath Scale</u> <u> Units Gym Scale</u>
Expected units to be sold 150,000 90,000
Desired inventory, October 31 <u> 12,500 </u> <u> 8,000 </u>
Total 162,500 98,000
Estimated inventory, October 1 <u> (18,000) </u> <u> (10,000) </u>
Total units to be produced <u> 144,500 </u> <u> 88,000 </u>