Bear, Inc. estimates its sales at 200,000 units in the first quarter and that sales will increase by 20,000 units each quarter over the year. They have, and desire, a 25% ending inventory of finished goods. Each unit sells for $35.40% of the sales are for cash. 70% of the credit customers pay within the quarter. The remainder is received in the quarter following sale.
1. Production in units for the third quarter should be budgeted at _________.