Question: Please assist me in finding the correct solution. The Manning Company has financial statements as shown next, which are representative of the companys historical average.

Please assist me in finding the correct solution. The Manning Company has financial statements as shown next, which are representative of the companys historical average. The firm is expecting a 30 percent increase in sales next year, and management is concerned about the companys need for external funds. The increase in sales is expected to be carried out without any expansion of fixed assets, but rather through more efficient asset utilization in the existing store. Among liabilities, only current liabilities vary directly with sales.

Income Statement
Sales $ 290,000
Expenses 240,800
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 49,200
Interest 9,000
Earnings before taxes $ 40,200
Taxes 17,000
Earnings after taxes $ 23,200
Dividends $ 8,120

Balance Sheet
Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Cash $ 8,000 Accounts payable $ 25,000
Accounts receivable 45,000 Accrued wages 2,200
Inventory 63,000 Accrued taxes 4,700
Current assets $ 116,000 Current liabilities $ 31,900
Fixed assets 85,000 Notes payable 9,000
Long-term debt 25,000
Common stock 124,000
Retained earnings 11,100
Total assets $ 201,000 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 201,000

Using the percent-of-sales method, determine whether the company has external financing needs, or a surplus of funds. (Hint: A profit margin and payout ratio must be found from the income statement.) (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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