Research Company sells modems. Research desires to hold a finished goods inventory equal to 100% of the next month's sales requirement of modems. The beginning finished goods inventory is 1,200 units. Foretasted unit sales for April and the next three months are as follows:

April May June July

800 850 925 1,000

The production of one finished unit requires 5 pounds of raw material. The company desires to have a one-month supply of raw materials as the ending inventory for each month. The beginning inventory of raw materials is 6,190 pounds.

Required:

Prepare a direct materials purchases budget (in pounds) for April.