Question: Quantitative Problem 1: Beasley Industries' sales are expected to increase from $5 million in 2017 to $6 million in 2018, or by 20%. Its assets

Quantitative Problem 1: Beasley Industries' sales are expected to increase from $5 million in 2017 to $6 million in 2018, or by 20%. Its assets totaled $2 million at the end of 2017. Beasley is at full capacity, so its assets must grow in proportion to projected sales. At the end of 2017, current liabilities are $750,000, consisting of $140,000 of accounts payable, $350,000 of notes payable, and $260,000 of accrued liabilities. Its profit margin is forecasted to be 4%, and its dividend payout ratio is 60%. Using the AFN equation, forecast the additional funds Beasley will need for the coming year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Quantitative Problem 2: Mitchell Manufacturing Company has $2,000,000,000 in sales and $280,000,000 in fixed assets. Currently, the company's fixed assets are operating at 70% of capacity.

  1. What level of sales could Mitchell have obtained if it had been operating at full capacity? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar. $
  2. What is Mitchell's Target fixed assets/Sales ratio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. %
  3. If Mitchell's sales increase by 60%, how large of an increase in fixed assets will the company need to meet its Target fixed assets/Sales ratio? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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