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The most recent financial statements for GPS, Inc., are shown here:

Income Statement Balance Sheet
Sales $23,800 Assets $113,000 Debt $42,600
Costs

16,400

Equity 70,400
Taxable income $7,400 Total

$113,000

Total

$113,000

Taxes (40%) 2,960
Net income

$4,440

Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. A dividend of $1,660 was paid, and the company wishes to maintain a constant payout ratio. Next year's sales are projected to be $28,500.

Required:

What is the external financing needed? You'll need to start by calculating the percentage growth rate in sales, as well as the dividend payout ratio (or plowback ratio).

$177,018

$18,986

$15,496

$14,333

$13,170

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Jamar Ferry
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