The Porch Cushion Company manufactures foam cushions. The number of cushions to be produced in the upcoming three months follows:Number of foam cushions to be produced in July 13,000Number of foam cushions to be produced in August 19,000Number of foam cushions to be produced in September 12,000Each cushion requires 2 pounds of the foam used as stuffing. The company has a policy that the ending inventory of foam each month must be equal to 30% of the following month's expected production needs. How many pounds of foam does The Porch Cushion Company need to purchase in August?

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Eve Brewer

25 May, 17:42

The Porch Cushion Company manufactures foam cushions. The number of cushions to be produced in the upcoming three months follows:Number of foam cushions to be produced in July 13,000Number of foam cushions to be produced in August 19,000Number of foam cushions to be produced in September 12,000Each cushion requires 2 pounds of the foam used as stuffing. The company has a policy that the ending inventory of foam each month must be equal to 30% of the following month's expected production needs. How many pounds of foam does The Porch Cushion Company need to purchase in August?

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Willow Little · Answer 1

16,900

Explanation:

Ending Inventory = 30% x 12,000 = 3,600

Beginning Inventory = 30% x 19,000 = 5,700

Thus;

19,000 + 3,600 - 5,700 = 16,900

Therefore the Porch Cushion Company need to purchase in August, 900 pound of foam of Cushion.