Boulware Companys budgeted production calls for 5,900 units in October and 8,900 units in November. Each unit requires 9 pounds (lbs.) of raw material A. Each months ending inventory of raw materials should equal 20% of the following months budgeted materials requirements. The October 1 inventory for this material is 10,620 pounds. What is the budgeted materials purchases in pounds for October?

Multiple Choice

53,100 pounds.

58,500 pounds.

69,120 pounds.

79,740 pounds.

47,820 pounds.