Milano Treasures produces statues. Inventory policy states that ending finished inventory should be 30 percent of next month's forecast sales units. Also, the policy requires that next month's estimated clay usage should be in ending inventory. Each statue uses 5 pounds of clay. The sales forecast for the fourth quarter is:

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Forecast unit sales.. October 1,000 November December 1,200 Inventories at October 1 are at the correct planned levels. Required: How much clay does Milano's buyer need to purchase in October? 1,400