Five samples with sample size = 4 were taken from a process. A range chart was developed that had LCLR = 0 and UCLR = 2.50. Similarly, an average chart was developed with the average range from the five samples, with LCX = 15 and ULX = 24. The ranges for each of the five samples were 1.75, 2.42, 2.75, 2.04, and 2.80, respectively. The values of the sample average for each sample were 19.5, 22.3, 17.4, 20.1, and 18.9, respectively. What can you tell management from this analysis?

A. The process variability is out of control, and we cannot make a statement about the process average. B. The process variability is in control, but the process average is out of control. C. The process variability and the process average are in control. D. We cannot tell if the process variability or the process average is out of control.

Freese, inc., is in the process of preparing the fourth quarter budget for 2016, and the following data have been assembled: the company sells a single product at a price of $70 per unit. the estimated sales volume for the next six months is as follows: september 15,600 units october 14,400 units november 16,800 units december 24,000 units january 10,800 units february 12,000 units all sales are on account. the company's collection experience has been that 30% of a month's sales are collected in the month of sale, 68% are collected in the month following the sale, and 2% are uncollectible. it is expected that the net realizable value of accounts receivable (i.e., accounts receivable less allowance for uncollectible accounts) will be $396,032 on september 30, 2016. management's policy is to maintain ending finished goods inventory each month at a level equal to 30% of the next month's budgeted sales. the finished goods inventory on september 30, 2016, is expected to be 2,520 units. to make one unit of finished product, 6 pounds of materials are required. management's policy is to have enough materials on hand at the end of each month to equal 40% of the next month's estimated usage. the raw materials inventory is expected to be 21,168 pounds on september 30, 2016. the cost per pound of raw material is $5, and 70% of all purchases are paid for in the month of purchase; the remainder is paid in the following month. the accounts payable for raw material purchases is expected to be $79,758 on september 30, 2016. a. prepare a sales budget in units and dollars, by month and in total, for the fourth quarter (october, november, and december) of 2016.