Question

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

Answer 1

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