Tantram Co. estimates its sales at 180,000 units in the first quarter and that sales will increase by 18,000 units each quarter over the year. They have, and desire, a 25% ending inventory of finished goods. Each unit sells for $25. 40% of the sales are for cash. 70% of the credit customers pay within the quarter. The remainder is received in the quarter following sale. Cash collections for the third quarter are budgeted at

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10. Teller Co. is planning to sell 900 boxes of ceramic tile, with production estimated at 870 boxes during May. Each box of tile requires 44 pounds of clay mix and a quarter hour of direct labor. Clay mix costs $0.40 per pound and employees of the company are paid $12.00 per hour. Manufacturing overhead is applied at a rate of 110% of direct labor costs. Teller has 3,900 pounds of clay mix in beginning inventory and wants to have 4,500 pounds in ending inventory. What is the total amount to be budgeted in pounds for direct materials to be purchased for the month?

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11. Lorie Nursery plans to sell 320 potted plants during April and 240 units in May. Lorie Nursery keeps 15% of the next months sales as ending inventory. How many units should Lorie Nursery produce during April?