inventory. each thermos sells for $8.00. the company's policy is to maintain a thermos inventory equal to 10% of next month's sales. the company expects the following sales activity for the third quarter of the year: july 7,000 units august 15,000 units september 10,000 units in addition, october's sales are expected to be 9,000 units. required: a. prepare a sales budget for the third quarter of the year.