Conn Mans Shops, a national clothing chain, had sales of $400 million last year. The business has a steady net profit margin of 9 percent and a dividend payout ratio of 30 percent. The balance sheet for the end of last year is shown. Balance Sheet End of Year (in $ millions) Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Cash $ 40 Accounts payable $ 52 Accounts receivable 35 Accrued expenses 38 Inventory 81 Other payables 30 Plant and equipment 184 Common stock 80 Retained earnings 140 Total assets $ 340 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 340 The firm's marketing staff has told the president that in the coming year there will be a large increase in the demand for overcoats and wool slacks. A sales increase of 10 percent is forecast for the company. All balance sheet items are expected to maintain the same percent-of-sales relationships as last year,* except for common stock and retained earnings. No change is scheduled in the number of common stock shares outstanding, and retained earnings will change as dictated by the profits and dividend policy of the firm. (Remember, the net profit margin is 9 percent.) *This includes fixed assets, since the firm is at full capacity. a. Will external financing be required for the company during the coming year? multiple choice No Yes b. What would be the need for external financing if the net profit margin went up to 10.50 percent and the dividend payout ratio was increased to 65 percent? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter your answer in dollars, not millions, (e.g., $1,234,567).