Sunrise Poles manufactures hiking poles and is planning on producing 4,200 units in March and 3,500 units in April. Each pole requires a half pound of material, which costs $1.20 per pound. The companys policy is to have enough material on hand to equal 10% of the next months production needs and to maintain a finished goods inventory equal to 25% of the next months production needs. What is the budgeted cost of purchases for March?

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