The Volt Battery Company has forecast its sales in units as

The Volt Battery Company has forecast its sales in units as follows 2,400 May 2,250 June 3,100 2,200 July 2,800 2,700 January February Volt Battery always keeps an ending inventory equal to 140% of the next month\'s expected sales. The ending inventory for December January\'s beginning inventory is 3,360 units, which is consistent with this policy Materials cost $13 per unit and are paid for in the month after purchase. Labor cost is $6 per unit and is paid in the month the cost is incurred. Overhead costs are $14,000 per month. Interest of $9,600 is scheduled to be paid in March, and employee bonuses of $14,800 will be paid in June a. Prepare a monthly production schedule for January through June Volt Battery Company Summary of Cash Payments January February March April May June July Projected unit sales Desired ending inventory Total units required Beginning inventory Units to be producecd 0 0 0

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Monthly Production Schedule
	January	Feburary	March	April	May	June	July
Projected Unit Sales	2,400	2,250	2,200	2,700	2,950	3,100	2,800
Desired Ending Inventory	3,150	3,080	3,780	4,130	4,340	3,920	-
Total Units Required	5,550	5,330	5,980	6,830	7,290	7,020
Beginning Inventory	3,360	3,150	3,080	3,780	4,130	4,340
Units to be Produced	2,190	2,180	2,900	3,050	3,160	2,680