On January 1, 2017, the Hardin Company budget committee has reached agreement on the following data for the 6 months ending June 30, 2017. Sales units: Ending raw materials inventory: 40% of the next quarter's production requirements Ending finished goods inventory: 25% of the next quarter's expected sales units Third-quarter production: First quarter 5,300; second quarter 6,000; third quarter 7,800 7,360 units The ending raw materials and finished goods inventories at December 31, 2016, follow the same percentage relationships to production and sales that occur in 2017. 3 pounds of raw materials are required to make each unit of finished goods. Raw materials purchased are expected to cost $4 per pound (a) Prepare a production budget by quarters for the 6-month period ended June 30, 2017. HARDIN COMPANY Production Budget Quarter Six Months