Answer:
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Since the profits are not enough to cover asset buildup, Eli will probably need to borrow money to cover them. Even though the company will be more profitable, its cash position will not be very healthy.
- ending cash balance = -$2,400
Explanation:
current sales $710,000
net assets = equity = $710,000 x 60% = $426,000
return = $710,000 x 8% = $56,800
next year's sales $1,420,000
net assets = equity = $852,000
return = $1,420,000 x 8% = $113,600
asset buildup = $852,000 - $426,000 = $426,000
ending cash balance = beginning cash balance + profit - asset buildup = $310,000 + $113,600 - $426,000 = -$2,400
