Marlow Company produces hand tools. A production budget for the next four months is as follows: March 10,900 units, April 14,065 units, May 16,800 units, and June 21,200 units. Marlow Company's ending finished goods inventory policy is 15% of the following month's sales. Marlow plans to sell 16,700 units in May. How many units will be sold in April? Multiple Choice O O O 12,980 13,600 14,170 14,220

Marlow Company produces hand tools. A production budget for the next four months is as follows: March 10,900 units, April 14,065 units, May 16,800 units, and June 21,200 units. Marlow Company's ending finished goods inventory policy is 15% of the following month's sales. Marlow plans to sell 16,700 units in May. How many units will be sold in April? Multiple Choice O O O 12,980 13,600 14,170 14,220

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Chapter8: Budgeting For Planning And Control

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