Getrag Expects Its Sales to Increase 20% Next Year from Its

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Multiple Choice

Getrag expects its sales to increase 20% next year from its current level of $4.7 million. Getrag has current assets of $660,000, net fixed assets of $1.5 million, and current liabilities of $462,000. All assets are expected to grow proportionately with sales. If Getrag has a net profit margin of 10%, what additional financing will be needed to support the increase in sales? Getrag does not pay dividends.

• A) $339,600
• B) $283,200
• C) No financing needed, surplus of $224,400
• D) No financing needed, surplus of $524,400

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