Question

Lorenzo’s Frozen Pizza Inc. has determined from its production budget the following estimated production volumes for 12'' and 16'' frozen pizzas for September:

	Units
	12" Pizza		16" Pizza
Budgeted production volume	14,600		23,900

Three direct materials are used in producing the two types of pizza. The quantities of direct materials expected to be used for each pizza are as follows:

		12" Pizza		16" Pizza
Direct materials:
	Dough	0.80	lb. per unit	1.50	lb. per unit
	Tomato	0.50		0.70
	Cheese	0.70		1.30

In addition, Lorenzo’s has determined the following information about each material:

	Dough		Tomato		Cheese
Estimated inventory, September 1	570	lb.	230	lb.	310	lb.
Desired inventory, September 30	600	lb.	220	lb.	340	lb.
Price per pound	$1.20		$2.80		$3.20

Prepare September's direct materials purchases budget for Lorenzo’s Frozen Pizza Inc. When required, enter unit prices to the nearest cent.

Lorenzo’s Frozen Pizza Inc.
Direct Materials Purchases Budget
For the Month Ending September 30
	Dough	Tomato	Cheese	Total
Units required for production:
12" pizza
16" pizza
Total pounds required
Total units to be purchased
Unit price	x $	x $	x $
Total direct materials to be purchased	$	$

Answer 1

Prepare September's direct materials purchases budget for Lorenzo’s Frozen Pizza Inc. When required, enter unit prices to the nearest cent.

Lorenzo’s Frozen Pizza Inc.
Direct Materials Purchases Budget
For the Month Ending September 30
	Dough	Tomato	Cheese	Total
Units required for production:
12" pizza	11680	7300	10220
16" pizza	35850	16730	31070
Add: Desired ending inventory	600	220	340
Total pounds required	48130	24250	41630
Less: Beginning inventory	-570	-230	-310
Total units to be purchased	47560	24020	41320
Unit price	x $1.2	x $2.8	x $3.2
Total direct material to be purchased	57072	67256	132224	256552