Below are data from Peekay Chewing Gum Companys operating budgets. The companys financial year ends on 30 June. Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Sales $248,470 $251,539 Direct material purchases 120,295 128,832 Direct labor 76,500 74,000 Manufacturing overhead 28,000 25,400 Selling and administration expenses 33,500 33,500 Collection from customers 230,500 220,000 Cash payments for purchases 114,000 118,000 Additional data: Equipment was sold in July for $9,000 and $5,500 in November. Dividends of $6,500 were paid in August. 20% of the selling and administration expenses relate to depreciation expenses. The beginning cash balance was $80 000 and a required minimum cash balance per quarter is $60,000. The company has a 15% open line of credit for $70 000 with their bank. Required: a) Use this information to prepare a cash budget for the first two quarters of the year. b) Briefly comment on Peekay Chewing Gum Companys expected cashflow position in the first two quarters of the year. c) Explain how a flexible budget can overcome the weakness of a static budget.