a. What is the implied level of assets at the end of 2023?

Note: Enter your answer in dollars not in thousands.

b.

If the company pays out 50% of net income as dividends, how much cash will Drake need to raise in the capital markets in 2023? Assumes debt remains constant.

Note: Enter your answer in dollars not in thousands.

c. If Drake is unwilling to make an equity issue, what will be the debt ratio at the end of 2023?

The table given below summarizes the 2022 income statement and end-year balance sheet of Drake's Bowling Alleys. Drake's financial manager forecasts a 10% increase in sales and costs in 2023 . The ratio of sales to average assets is expected to remain at 0.40 . Interest is forecasted at 5% of debt at the start of the year. Assets at the end of 2021 were $2,400,000. Debt at the end of 2021 was $500,000. a. What is the implied level of assets at the end of 2023 ? Note: Enter your answer in dollars not in thousands