What is baxter box additional funds needed for next year


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Additional Funds Needed with Excess Capacity

Baxter Box Company's balance sheet showed the following amounts as of December 31st:

Cash                          10.00     Accounts Payable               15.00
Accounts Receivable    40.00     Accruals                              5.00
Inventory                   50.00     Notes Payable                     20.00
Net Fixed Assets        100.00     Long-term debt                   20.00
Common Stock            20.00
Retained Earning        120.00
Total Assets               200.00    Total Liabilities and Equity    200.00

Last year the firm's sale were $2,000, and its had a profit margin of 10 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 50 percent. Baxter Box operated its fixed assets at 80 percent of capacity during the year. The company expected to increase next year's sales by 37.5 percent to $2,750, but the profit margin is expected to fall to 3 percent, and the dividend payout ratio is expected to rise to 60 percent. What is Baxter Box additional funds needed (AFN) for next year?

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