Mountain Peak Electronics, Inc. is currently operating at only 80 percent of fixed asset capacity. Current sales are $800,000. Fixed assets are $500,000, and sales are projected to grow to $1,000,000. How much in new fixed assets are required to support this growth in sales? Assume the company operates at full capacity.

Mountain Peak Electronics, Inc. is currently operating at only 80 percent of fixed asset capacity. Current sales are $800,000. Fixed assets are $500,000, and sales are projected to grow to $1,000,000. 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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