Miller Bros

question 32

Multiple Choice

Miller Bros.Hardware is operating at full capacity with a sales level of $689,700 and fixed assets of $468,000.The profit margin is 7 percent.What is the required addition to fixed assets if sales are to increase by 10 percent?

• A)$3,276
• B)$4,680
• C)$28,400
• D)$32,760
• E)$46,800

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Permanent/Temporary

Permanent/temporary classification refers to the duration for which assets, liabilities, or policies are intended to last, with permanent being indefinite and temporary for a limited period.

Normal Balance

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Financial Statement

A written record that conveys the business activities and financial performance of a company, including balance sheets and income statements.

Permanent/Temporary

Classification of accounts where permanent accounts refer to items on the balance sheet and temporary accounts to items that pertain to the income statement.