Last year, YG had P250,000,000 of sales and P100,000,000 of fixed assets, so its FA/Sales ratio was 40%. However, its fixed assets were used at only 75% of capacity. Now, the company is developing its financial forecast for the coming year. As part of that process, the company wants to set its target Fixed Asset/Sales Ratio at the level it would have had it been operating at full capacity. What target FA/Sales ratio should the company set?

Last year, YG had P250,000,000 of sales and P100,000,000 of fixed assets, so its FA/Sales ratio was 40%. However, its fixed assets were used at only 75% of capacity. Now, the company is developing its financial forecast for the coming year. As part of that process, the company wants to set its target Fixed Asset/Sales Ratio at the level it would have had it been operating at full capacity. What target FA/Sales ratio should the company set?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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