Gable Manufacturing produces self-watering planters for use in upscale retail establishments. Sales projections for th BEE (Click the icon to view additional information.) Inventory at the start of the year was 900 planters. The desired inventory of planters at the end of each month should plastic). The company wants to have 20% of the polypropylene required for next month's production on hand at the e Read the requirements. Plus: Desired ending inventory 332 Total needed 4,450 4,200 4,400 11,400 Less: Beginning inventory 900 850 800 900 Units to produce 3,550 3,350 3,600 10,500 Requirement 2. Prepare a direct materials budget for the polypropylene for each month in the first quarter of the year Start by preparing the direct materials budget through the total quantity needed, then complete the budget. Gable Manufacturing Direct Materials Budget For the Months of January through March Units to be produced Multiply by: Quantity of direct materials needed per unit Quantity needed for production Plus: Desired ending inventory of direct materials Total quantity needed January February March Quarter 3550 3350 3600 1050 3 3 10650 10650 10800 3150