Cycle Sporting Goods sells bicycles throughout the northeastern United States. The following data were taken from the most recent quarterly sales forecast: Expected Sales End-of Month Target Inventory July 1,990 units 400 units August 2,140 units 490 units September 2,070 units 460 units On the basis of the information presented, how many bicycles should the company purchase in August?

1250 units

Explanation:

GIVEN the following ;

JULY :

Expected sales = 1,990 units

Ending of month target inventory =400 units

AUGUST:

Expected sales = 2,140 units

Ending of month target inventory =490 units

SEPTEMBER:

Expected sales = 2,070 units

Ending of month target inventory =460 units

Ending of month target inventory in July = August beginning inventory = 400units

Expected August unit sales = 2,140 units

AUGUST ending inventory = 490 units

Expected sales = beginning inventory + purchased inventory - ending inventory

2140 = 400 + purchased inventory - 490

2140 = 890 + purchased inventory

Purchased inventory = 2140 - 890

August purchased inventory should be = 1250 units