Answer:
165,000 pounds ($495,000)
Explanation:
To determine the budgeted purchases of material A in pounds for the second quarter, prepare a Materials Purchases Budget as follows :
<u>Materials Purchases Budget</u>
Pounds
Materials Required for Production (80,000 x 2) 160,000
Add Closing Materials Inventory (90,000 x 2 x 25%) 45,000
Total Materials 205,000
Less Opening Materials Inventory (80,000 x 2 x 25%) (40,000)
Material Purchases 165,000
Cost per unit $3
Budgeted Materials Cost $495,000
