Recall That the Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio Equals Net Sales

question 102

Multiple Choice

Recall that the Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio equals Net Sales Revenue divided by Average Net Fixed Assets.Assume that,prior to preparing adjusting entries at the end of the year,Caterpillar Corporation has a fixed asset turnover ratio of 3.4 based on average net fixed assets of $500,000,000.Which of the following year-end adjustments would cause Caterpillar's fixed asset turnover ratio to increase?

• A)Caterpillar accrues and capitalizes $50,000 of interest for self-constructed assets.
• B)Caterpillar accrues a liability for ordinary repair costs in the amount of $50,000.
• C)Caterpillar writes-down an impaired piece of equipment by $50,000.
• D)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of goods supplied equals the quantity of goods demanded in the market.

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a product that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified period.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specified period of time.

Inflation Rate

The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and subsequently, purchasing power is falling.