Assume the firm has a constant dividend payout ratio and a projected sales increase of 10 percent. All costs, assets, and current liabilities vary directly with sales. The firm is currently at full production. What is the external financing need? Currently, the firm's sales =$4,700, net income is $420, total assets-7890, dividends-125, A/P =790, LTD=3130, and common stock-2780, and the Balance-sheet retained=1190. $462.00 O $385.50 O $324.50 O $137.50

Assume the firm has a constant dividend payout ratio and a projected sales increase of 10 percent. All costs, assets, and current liabilities vary directly with sales. The firm is currently at full production. What is the external financing need? Currently, the firm's sales =$4,700, net income is $420, total assets-7890, dividends-125, A/P =790, LTD=3130, and common stock-2780, and the Balance-sheet retained=1190. $462.00 O $385.50 O $324.50 O $137.50

Essentials Of Investments

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Chapter1: Investments: Background And Issues

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