Addams, Inc., is preparing its master budget for the second quarter. The following sales and production data have been forecasted:
Finished goods inventory on March 31: 120 units
Raw materials inventory on March 31: 450 pounds
Desired ending inventory each month:
Finished goods: 30% of next month's sales
Raw materials: 25% of next month's production needs
Number of pounds of raw material required per finished unit: 4 lbs.
How many pounds of raw materials should be purchased in April?

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Addams, Inc., is preparing its master budget for the second quarter. The following sales and production data have been forecasted:
  Finished goods inventory on March 31: 120 units
Raw materials inventory on March 31: 450 pounds
Desired ending inventory each month:
Finished goods: 30% of next month's sales
Raw materials: 25% of next month's production needs
Number of pounds of raw material required per finished unit: 4 lbs.
How many pounds of raw materials should be purchased in April?

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The Answer of Addams, Inc., is preparing its master budget for the second quarter. The following sales and production data have been forecasted:
  Finished goods inventory on March 31: 120 units
Raw materials inventory on March 31: 450 pounds
Desired ending inventory each month:
Finished goods: 30% of next month's sales
Raw materials: 25% of next month's production needs
Number of pounds of raw material required per finished unit: 4 lbs.
How many pounds of raw materials should be purchased in April?