Question: Hello, I'm currently having trouble with this finance problem. While I have the answer, the system states the answer is conplete but not entirely correct.
Owen's Electronics has nine operating plants in seven southwestern states. Sales for last year were S100 million, and the balance sheet at year-end is similar in percentage of sales to that of previous years (and this will continue in the future). All assets (including fixed assets) and current liabilities will vary directly with sales. The firm is working at full capacity Balance Sheet (in millions) Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Cash $ 5 Accounts payable $ 15 Accounts receivable 15 Accrued wages Inventory 25 Accrued taxes Current assets $45 Current liabilities $27 Fixed assets 41 Notes payable 11 Common stock 16 Retained earning 34 Total assets Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 88 3 9 Owen's Electronics has an aftertax profit margin of 7 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 50 percent If sales grow by 20 percent next year, determine how many dollars of new funds are needed to finance the growth (Do not round Intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in dollars, not millions, (e.g., $1,234,567).) Answer is complete but not entirely correct. New funds 9,050.000
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