Answer:
Bear, Inc.
Production in units for the third quarter should be budgeted at:
= 245,000 units
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Estimated sales units = 200,000
Estimated increase in sales each quarter = 20,000
Desired ending inventory = 25%
Sales price per unit = $35
Cash sales = 40%
Credit sales = 60% (100 - 60%)
Cash collection:
70% quarter of sales
30% quarter following
              1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter  Total
Sales unts       200,000   220,000    240,000   260,000  920,000
Ending inventory  50,000    55,000     60,000    65,000   65,000
Units available   250,000    275,000    300,000   325,000  985,000
Beginning
inventory                  50,000     55,000    60,000   0
Production      250,000   225,000    245,000   265,000   985,000