Answer:
(a) 3.2; 2.9
(b) Unfavorable change
Step-by-step explanation:
(a) In year 1:
Sales = $4,880,000
Beginning fixed assets = 1,450,000
Ending fixed assets = 1,600,000
Average fixed assets:
= (Beginning fixed assets + Ending fixed assets) ÷ 2
= (1,450,000 + 1,600,000) ÷ 2
= 3,050,000 ÷ 2
= 1,525,000
Fixed assets turnover ratio:
= Sales ÷ Average fixed asset
= $4,880,000 ÷ $1,525,000
= 3.2
In year 2:
Sales = $5,510,000
Beginning fixed assets = 1,600,000
Ending fixed assets = 2,200,000
Average fixed assets:
= (Beginning fixed assets + Ending fixed assets) ÷ 2
= (1,600,000 + 2,200,000) ÷ 2
= 3,050,000 ÷ 2
= 1,900,000
Fixed assets turnover ratio:
= Sales ÷ Average fixed asset
= $5,510,000 ÷ $1,900,000
= 2.9
(b) The fixed asset turnover ratio decreased in year 2 which shows an unfavorable change.