Question: Problem 4-24 Calculating EFN [LO2] The most recent financial statements for Crosby, Inc., follow. Sales for 2018 are projected to grow by 25 percent. Interest

Problem 4-24 Calculating EFN [LO2]

The most recent financial statements for Crosby, Inc., follow. Sales for 2018 are projected to grow by 25 percent. Interest expense will remain constant; the tax rate and the dividend payout rate will also remain constant. Costs, other expenses, current assets, fixed assets, and accounts payable increase spontaneously with sales.

CROSBY, INC. 2017 Income Statement
Sales $ 751,000
Costs 586,000
Other expenses 22,000
Earnings before interest and taxes $ 143,000
Interest paid 18,000
Taxable income $ 125,000
Taxes (23%) 28,750
Net income $ 96,250
Dividends $ 29,838
Addition to retained earnings 66,412

CROSBY, INC. Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017
Assets Liabilities and Owners Equity
Current assets Current liabilities
Cash $ 21,040 Accounts payable $ 55,200
Accounts receivable 43,980 Notes payable 14,400
Inventory 95,960 Total $ 69,600
Total $ 160,980 Long-term debt $ 134,000
Fixed assets Owners equity
Net plant and equipment $ 427,000 Common stock and paid-in surplus $ 116,500
Retained earnings 267,880
Total $ 384,380
Total assets $ 587,980 Total liabilities and owners equity $ 587,980

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

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