Question 26 The Paper Mill is operating at full capacity. Assets, costs, and current liabilities vary directly with sales. The dividend payout ratio is constant. The firm has sales of $42,700, net income of $5,500, total assets of $48,900, current liabilities of $3,650, long-term debt of $18,100, owners' equity of $27,150, and dividends of $1,925. What is the external financing need if sales increase by 14 percent

Respuesta :

Answer:

$2,260

Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

Present sales revenue $42,700

Expected sales revenue ($42,700 × 114 ÷ 100) $48,678

Current profit margin ($5,500 ÷ $42,700 × 100) 12.88%

Payout Ratio:  

Dividends (a) $1,925

Net Income (b) $5,500

Payout Ratio (a ÷ b × 100) 35%

Retention Ratio (100% - 35%) 65%

due to 14% rise in sales Increase in retained earnings  ($48,678 × 12.88 ÷ 100 × 65 ÷ 100) $4,075.32

due to 14% rise in sales, Increase in assets  ([$48,678 - $42,700] × $48,900 ÷ $42,700) $6,846

due to 14% rise in sales, Increase in liabilities  ([$48,678 - $42,700] ×  $3,650 ÷ $42,700) $511

when sales rise by 14% External Financing Needed ($6,846 - $4,075.32 - $511) $2,260