Asked by Steffen Morales on Jun 29, 2024

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Calculate the projected fixed assets needed given the following information: current sales = $25,000; current sales capacity = 80%; current fixed assets = $15,000; projected future sales = $40,000.

A) $5,000
B) $20,200
C) $4,200
D) $19,200
E) $5,200

Projected Fixed Assets

Estimates of the value of long-term assets that a company plans to acquire and use for more than one year, for purposes such as production or administration.

Sales Capacity

The maximum amount of sales a company can achieve within a given period, based on its resources and market demand.

Future Sales

Projected revenue a company expects to generate from its operations in a future period.

  • Examine the influence of sales expansion on fixed assets and necessary augmentations from a financial perspective.
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Zybrea KnightJul 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The current sales capacity utilization is 80%, meaning the full capacity sales could be $25,000 / 0.80 = $31,250. To support $40,000 in sales, the company needs fixed assets in the same proportion as current sales to full capacity sales. So, the projected fixed assets needed are $15,000 / $31,250 * $40,000 = $19,200.