Question: Problem 3-21 Calculating EFN The most recent financial statements for Scott, Inc., appear below. Sales for 2020 are projected to grow by 25 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 25 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 $ 762,000
Costs 597,000
Other expenses 33,000
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 132,000
Interest expense 29,000
Taxable income $ 103,000
Taxes (24%) 24,720
Net income $ 78,280
Dividends $ 23,484
Addition to retained earnings 54,796

SCOTT, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2019
Assets Liabilities and Owners Equity
Current assets Current liabilities
Cash $ 22,140 Accounts payable $ 56,300
Accounts receivable 45,080 Notes payable 15,500
Inventory 106,960 Total $ 71,800
Total $ 174,180 Long-term debt $ 145,000
Fixed assets Owners equity
Net plant and equipment $ 438,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 122,000
Retained earnings 273,380
Total $ 395,380
Total assets $ 612,180 Total liabilities and owners equity $ 612,180

If the firm is operating at full capacity and no new debt or equity is issued, what external financing is needed to support the 25 percent growth rate in sales? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)

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