#5

Boben Corporation makes one product. Below is budgeted production (in units) for the third quarter of the year. July August September Budgeted production 9,000 11,000 13,000 Each unit requires 5 pounds of raw materials, at a cost of $2.50 per pound. Assuming Boben desires to maintain an ending raw materials inventory equal to 20% of the following month's production needs, how many pounds of raw materials does Boben need to purchase in August?

multiple choice

• 44,000 pounds

• 68,000 pounds

• 57,000 pounds

• 55,000 pounds