Footware manufacturing is projected to decrease output by 8.4% from 2006 to 2016. If footware manufacturing had 1.8 billion dollars of output in 2006, approximately how much output is expected in 2016?

Buzzy Manufacturing Company has P2 billion in sales and P0.6 billion in fixed assets. Currently, the company’s fixed assets are operating at 80% of capacity. What level of sales could Buzzy have obtained if it have been operating at full capacity? What is Buzzy’s target fixed assets to sales ratio? If Buzzy’s sales increased by 30%, how large is the increase in fixed assets will the company need to meet its target fixed assets to sales?

There is a 22% probability of strong growth in the sales of snacks and beverages; a 50% probability of normal growth; and a 28% probability of weak growth.  If utilizing 100% of the factory capacity for snacks: strong growth will result in annual returns of $200,000; normal growth will result in annual returns of $150,000; and weak growth will result in annual returns of $120,000.  If overhauling the factory to produce beverages: strong growth will result in annual returns of $450,000; normal growth will result in annual returns of $250,000; and weak growth will result in annual returns of $120,000.  If utilizing 80% of the factory capacity for snacks: strong growth will result in annual returns of $160,000; normal growth will result in annual returns of $120,000; and weak growth will result in annual returns of $96,000.  The minor upgrades would cost $181,000; the plant can continue to operate at current production levels during the upgrades.  The increase in factory utilization will…

The Frozen North Construction Company would like to forecast its minimum volume of work (turnover) in order to “break even” (i.e., cover its corporate overheads) for the coming year. The company’s previous year’s corporate overheads were $900,000. The company anticipates 22% inflation and 6% growth in the firm for the coming year. It also expects to achieve a gross margin of 13% on its projects, based on old experience. The company defines gross margin as a percentage of revenue (i.e., selling price). Determine the minimum volume of work, which will allow the Frozen North Company to break even at the end of the coming year.

A manufacturer in Nebraska ships finished products to the ocean port in San Diego, California. New loading facilities will be needed to accommodate the expected growth in sales for their new product. In 2018, the company shipped 3.5 million pounds of product through several areas in San Diego. The logistic Costs in 2018 are given in the table. Due to growth in emerging markets, the company expects a growth rate of 8% per year through this port for the next five years.Rail Truck Transportation Variable Cost $ 170,000 $ 310,000 Inventory CostsCarrying 40,000 25,000 handling 15,000 40,000 Ordering 5,000 15,000 Fixed Cost 160,000 90,000 Total Cost $ 390,000 $ 480,000 A. What is the variable cost of each transportation method (Rail and Truck)? B. What is the cost to ship 4 million pounds of products for each transportation method? (Note: Round the variable cost per pound to 4 decimal places) C. At what level of demand per year would these two transportation methods be equal in terms of…

The factory producing ornaments has a production capacity of 1 million units/year. 750 thousand units/year production is planned for 2017. Since the sales value of a trinket is 0.7 $; Fixed expenses = 2300 $; Variable expenses = 0.2 $ / unit. How many productions need to be made to make a profit of 35000 $?

Unit sales are expected to reach 30,000 per year, the price per unit is expected to be $80, variable costs are $40 per unit and fixed costs are $80,000 per year. The company pays $250,000 in interest per year.  What is the degree of total leverage at the expected levels? Using the degree of total leverage, what is the expected percentage change in earnings per share (EPS) if sales turn out to be 16% lower than expected?