Clark Farms Inc. has the following data, and it follows the residual dividend model. Currently, it finances with 15% debt. Some Clark family members would like for the dividends to be increased. If Clark increased its debt ratio, which the firm's treasurer thinks is feasible, by how much could the dividend be increased, holding other things constant?   Capital budget $3,500,000 Net income (NI) $4,000,000 % Debt now 15% % Debt after change 51%

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Clark Farms Inc. has the following data, and it follows the residual dividend model. Currently, it finances with 15% debt. Some Clark family members would like for the dividends to be increased. If Clark increased its debt ratio, which the firm's treasurer thinks is feasible, by how much could the dividend be increased, holding other things constant?

 
Capital budget
$3,500,000
Net income (NI)
$4,000,000
% Debt now
15%
% Debt after change
51%
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