Breyfolgle Mfg., Inc., is currently operating at only 94 percent of fixed asset capacity. Current sales are $540,000. Fixed assets are $420,000 and sales are projected to grow to $760,000. How much in new fixed assets are required to support this growth in sales? Assume the company operates at full capacity.

Breyfolgle Mfg., Inc., is currently operating at only 94 percent of fixed asset capacity. Current sales are $540,000. Fixed assets are $420,000 and sales are projected to grow to $760,000. How much in new fixed assets are required to support this growth in sales? Assume the company operates at full capacity.

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Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

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