Current Attempt in Progress High Flyers manufactures competition stunt kites. In November, Jerry Box prepared the following production budget for the first quarter of the coming year. Desired ending inventory is based on the following month's budgeted sales. January February March Quarter Budgeted sales 41,000 34,000 37,000 112,000 Desired ending inventory 6,800 7,400 2,400 2,400 Kites needed 47,800 41,400 39,400 114,400 Less beginning inventory 8,200 6,800 7,400 8,200 Budgeted production 39,600 34,600 32,000 106,200 Following lower-than-expected sales in December, Jerry conducted an inventory count on January 2 and discovered that the company had 6,000 completed kites on hand. He decided that given the slow sales in December, the company should decrease its desired ending inventory level from 20 to 15% of the next month's sales volume. (a) Prepare a new production budget for the first quarter. January February March Quarter