The company is "Ties for U" and my boss wants to estimate profits for next year(2008) and then determine the percentage growth from 2007 to 2008.
Some assumptions:
- The marketing folk expect the total market for ties in 2008 to be 10 million ties.
- The expect "Ties for U" to capture 20% of the market next year.(how many ties will "Ties for U" sell?)
- The average selling price for "Ties for U" is $300.(now you can calculate the sales)
- Total expenses(cost of goods, marketing etc) estimated to be 60% of sales.
- Tax rate on profits is 50%
Questions to answer:
Q1. What is your estimate for 2008 sales($)?
Q2. What is your estimate of 2008 profits after tax?
Q3. What is the percentage increase in 2008 profits after tax vs 2007 profit after tax of $110 Million?