If there were 60,000 pounds of raw materials on hand on January 1, 120,000 pounds are desired for inventory at January 31, and 410,000 pounds are required for January production, how many pounds of raw materials should be purchased in January?

Purchases= 470,000 pounds

Explanation:

Giving the following information:

Beginning inventory= 60,000 pounds

Desired ending inventory= 120,00 pounds

Direct material for production= 410,000 pounds.

Purchases= production + ending inventory - beginning inventory

Purchases= 410,000 + 120,000 - 60,000

Purchases= 470,000 pounds