Answer:
Total pounds= 19,880
Explanation:
Giving the following information:
Production= 470 boxes
Each box of tile requires 44 pounds of clay mix
Beginning inventory= 4,700 pounds
Desired ending inventory= 3,900 pounds
<u>To calculate the direct material purchase, we need to use the following formula:</u>
Purchases= production + desired ending inventory - beginning inventory
<u>Direct material budget (in pounds):</u>
Production= 470*44= 20,680
Desired ending inventory= 3,900
Beginning inventory= (4,700)
Total pounds= 19,880