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On january 1, 2013, celtic surf, inc. has beginning inventory of 2,000 surfboards. celtic estimates it will sell 5,000 units during the first quarter of 2013 with a 14% increase in sales each quarter. celtic's policy is to maintain an ending inventory equal to 20% of the next quarter's sales. each surfboard costs $90 and is sold for $140. how much is budgeted purchases in units for quarter 2 in 2013?

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Number surf boards sold in 1st quarter = 5000 Increase per quarter is 14% = 0.14 For next quarter increase percentage = 1.14 Number surf boards sold in 2nd quarter = 5000 x 1.14 = 5700 Boards are sold for $140 Budgeted purchases in 2nd quarter = 5700 x $140 = 798,000
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