When preparing a direct materials budget, the required purchases of raw materials in units equals: Question 9 options: A) raw materials needed to meet the production schedule + desired ending inventory of raw materials − beginning inventory of raw materials. B) raw materials needed to meet the production schedule − desired ending inventory of raw materials + beginning inventory of raw materials. C) raw materials needed to meet the production schedule + desired ending inventory of raw materials + beginning inventory of raw materials. D) raw materials needed to meet the production schedule − desired ending inventory of raw materials − beginning inv