Pierce Furnishings generated $2.0 million in sales during 2005, and its year-end total assets were $1.5 million.

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Pierce Furnishings generated $2.0 million in sales during 2005, and its year-end total assets were $1.5 million. Also, at year-end 2005, current liabilities were $500,000, consisting of $200,000 of notes payable, $200,000 of accounts payable, and $100,000 of accrued liabilities. Looking ahead to 2006, the company estimates that its assets must increase by 75 cents for every $1 increase in sales. Pierce’s profit margin is 5 percent, and its retention ratio is 40 percent. How large a sales increase can the company achieve without having to raise funds externally?

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Fundamentals of Financial Management

ISBN: 978-0324302691

11th edition

Authors: Eugene F. Brigham, ‎ Joel F. Houston

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