Answer:
C) Townson's fixed asset turnover ratio has decreased between Year 1 and Year 2.
Explanation:
Year 2 Year 1
Sales $3,645,000 $4,250,000
Fixed assets:
Beginning of year 880,000 820,000
End of year 520,000 880,000
fixed asset turnover (FAT) ratio = net sales / average fixed assets
FAT ratio year 1 = $4,250,000 / [($820,000 + $880,000) / 2] = 5
FAT ratio year 2 = $3,645,000 / [($880,000 + $520,000) / 2] = 5.2
Townson's fixed asset turnover ratio increased between year 1 and year 2.
