Question: Problem 3-21 Calculating EFN The most recent financial statements for Scott, Inc., appear below. Sales for 2020 are projected to grow by 30 percent. Interest

Problem 3-21 Calculating EFN

The most recent financial statements for Scott, Inc., appear below. Sales for 2020 are projected to grow by 30 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate also will remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets, and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales.

SCOTT, INC. 2019 Income Statement
Sales $ 746,000
Costs 581,000
Other expenses 17,000
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 148,000
Interest expense 13,000
Taxable income $ 135,000
Taxes (23%) 31,050
Net income $ 103,950
Dividends $ 31,185
Addition to retained earnings 72,765

SCOTT, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019
Assets Liabilities and Owners Equity
Current assets Current liabilities
Cash $ 20,540 Accounts payable $ 54,700
Accounts receivable 43,480 Notes payable 13,900
Inventory 90,960 Total $ 68,600
Total $ 154,980 Long-term debt $ 129,000
Fixed assets Owners equity
Net plant and equipment $ 422,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 114,000
Retained earnings 265,380
Total $ 379,380
Total assets $ 576,980 Total liabilities and owners equity $ 576,980

If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 30 percent growth rate in sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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