2. More on the AFN (Additional Funds Needed) equation Blue Elk Manufacturing reported sales of $820,000 at the end of last year, but this year, sales are expected to grow by 7%. Blue Elk expects to maintain its current profit margin of 24% and dividend payout ratio of 10%. The following information was taken from Blue Elk's baiance sheet: Based on the AFN equation, the firm's AFN for the current year is A positively signed AFN value represents: A shortage of internally generated funds that must be he company to finance the company's forecasted future growth. A surplus of internally generated funds that can be inv I or financial assets or paid out as additional dividends. A point at which the funds generated within the firm el Is for funds to finance the firm's future expected sales requirements. A positively signed AFN value represents: A shortage of internally generated funds that must be raised outside the company to finance the company's forecasted future growth. A surplus of internally generated funds that can be invested in physical or financial assets or paid out as additional dividends. A point at which the funds generated within the firm equal the demands for funds to finance the firm's future expected sales requirements. A shortage of internally generated funds that must be raised outside the company to finance the company's forecasted future growth. 82.4\% A surplus of internally generated funds that can be invested in physical or financial assets or paid out as additional dividends. 91.5\% A point at which the funds generated within the firm equal the demands for funds to finance the firm's future expected sales 64.1% requirements. 73.2% its excess funds, Blue Elk Manufacturing is thinking about raising its dividend payout ratio to satisfy shareholders, Blue Elk could pay out of its eamings to shareholders without needing to raise any external capital.(Hint: What can Blue Eik increase its dividend payout ratio to before the AFN becomes positive