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Carlsbad Corporation's sales are expected to increase from $5 million in 2016 to $6 million in 2017, or by 20%

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Carlsbad Corporation's sales are expected to increase from $5 million in 2016 to $6 million in 2017, or by 20%. Its assets totaled $3 million at the end of 2016. Carlsbad is at full capacity, so its assets must grow in proportion to projected sales. At the end of 2016, current liabilities are $1 million, consisting of $250,000 of accounts payable, $500,000 of notes payable, and $250,000 of accrued liabilities. Its profit margin is forecasted to be 4%.

a . Assume that the company pays no dividends.
Under these assumptions, what would be the additional funds needed for the coming year? Write out your answer completely. For example, 5 million should be entered as 5,000,000._______??? Round your answer to the nearest cent.

b Why is this AFN different from the one when the company pays dividends?

1. Under this scenario the company would have a lower level of retained earnings, which would increase the amount of additional funds needed.
2. Under this scenario the company would have a lower level of retained earnings, which would decrease the amount of additional funds needed.
3. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level of retained earnings, which would reduce the amount of additional funds needed.
4. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level of retained earnings, which would reduce the amount of assets needed.
5. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level of spontaneous liabilities, which would reduce the amount of additional funds needed.