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MBA, Ph.D in Management
Harvard university
Feb-1997 - Aug-2003
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Strayer University
Jan-2007 - Present
Average useful life', 'Average age of PPE assets' and 'Asset Turnover' are three measures that decision makers can use to analyse the PPE (Property, Plant & Equipment) assets of entities. Fresh Food Ltd and Cheap Food Ltd operate in the same industry. Each entity depreciates its PPE (Property, Plant & Equipment) assets using the straight line approach. An investigation of their financial statements reveals the following information:
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 (Amounts in millions) Fresh Food LtdCheap Food LtdSales$ 22,653$ 33,812Total Assets (Average)22,08836,167Accumulated Depreciation2,7014,359Depreciation Expense381697Cost of Plant Assets (Average)7,71510,237
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What conclusion concerning the management of plant assets can be drawn from these data? (word limit: 180 - 240 words)
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