Answer:
Purchase budget = $80,325
Explanation:
Usage budget for the month of February= 6,000× 3 = 18,000 feet
Closing inventory for the month of February
=2000 + 10% × March usage budget
= 2000 + 10% × (5,500× 3) = 3,650 feet
Opening inventory for February = closing inventory for January
closing inventory for January
=2000 + 10% × February usage budget
= 2000 + 10% × (6,000× 3) = 3800 feet
Raw material purchase budget for February
= Usage + closing inventory - opening inventory
= 18,000 + 3,650-3800
=17850 feets
Budget in $ = 17850 feet × 4.50
= $80,325