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The AFN equation assumes that ratios remain constant. However, firms are not always operating at full capacity so adjustments need to be made to the existing asset forecast. Excess capacity adjustments are changes made to the existing asset forecast because the firm is not operating at full capacity. For example, a firm may not be at full capacity with respect to its fixed assets. First, the firm's management must find out the firm's full capacity sales as follows:
Next, management would calculate the firm's target fixed assets ratio as follows:
Finally, management would use the target fixed assets ratio with the projected sales to calculate the firm's required level of fixed assets as follows:
Required level of fixed assets = (Target fixed assets/Sales) × Projected sales
Quantitative Problem 2: Mitchell Manufacturing Company has $1,300,000,000 in sales and $310,000,000 in fixed assets. Currently, the company's fixed assets are operating at 80% of capacity.
What level of sales could Mitchell have obtained if it had been operating at full capacity? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not round intermediate calculations. $
What is Mitchell's Target fixed assets/Sales ratio? Round your answer to two decimal places. Do not round intermediate calculations. %
If Mitchell's sales increase by 50%, how large of an increase in fixed assets will the company need to meet its Target fixed assets/Sales ratio? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Do not round intermediate calculations. $
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