Bramble Industries has adopted the following production budget for the first 4 months of 2017.

Month		Units		Month		Units
January		10,160		March		5,450
February		8,320		April		4,440

Each unit requires 5 pounds of raw materials costing $3 per pound. On December 31, 2016, the ending raw materials inventory was 9,480 pounds. Management wants to have a raw materials inventory at the end of the month equal to 20% of next months production requirements.

Each unit requires 5 pounds of raw materials costing $3 per pound. On December 31, 2016, the ending raw materials inventory was 9,480 pounds. Management wants to have a ra materials inventory at the end of the month equal to 20% of next month's production requirements. Prepare a direct materials purchases budget by month for the first quarter BRAMBLE INDUSTRIES Direct Materials Purchases Budget January February March