Ed's Market Is Operating at Full Capacity with a Sales

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ed's Market is operating at full capacity with a sales level of $547,200 and fixed assets of $471,000. The profit margin is 5.4 percent. What is the required addition to fixed assets if sales are to increase by 4 percent?

• A) $10,709
• B) $14,680
• C) $22,400
• D) $16,760
• E) $18,840

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