Question

XYZ Co. has forecasted June sales of 400 units and July sales of 700 units. The company maintains ending inventory equal to 125% of next month's sales. June beginning inventory reflects this policy. What is June's required production?

Answer 1

775 units

Step-by-step explanation:

By forecast,

June sales = 400 units

July sales = 700 units

if ending inventory equal to 125% of next month's sales

Then June's ending inventory = 125% × 700

= 875 units

May's ending inventory = 125% × 400

= 500 units

Opening inventory + production - sales = closing inventory

Using the formula above, where p = production

500 + p - 400 = 875

p = 875 - 100

p = 775

Production required for June is 775 units.