Boulware Companys budgeted production calls for 5,700 units in October and 8,700 units in November. Each unit requires 7 pounds (lbs.) of raw material A. Each months ending inventory of raw materials should equal 25% of the following months budgeted materials requirements. The October 1 inventory for this material is 9,975 pounds. What is the budgeted materials purchases in pounds for October?

Multiple Choice

• 39,900 lbs.

• 45,150 lbs.

• 55,125 lbs.

• 65,100 lbs.

• 34,275 lbs.