James Mfg Is Currently Operating at Only 86 Percent of Fixed

question 1

Multiple Choice

James Mfg. is currently operating at only 86 percent of fixed asset capacity. Fixed assets are $387,000. Current sales are $510,000 and are projected to grow to $664,000. What amount must be spent on new fixed assets to support this growth in sales?

• A) $0
• B) $22,654
• C) $46,319
• D) $79,408
• E) $93,608

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