Goldilochs Incorporated reported sales of $8 million and net income of $2 million. The firm has a total asset turnover of 1.2. The firm's chief financial officer is projecting a $6 million increase in sales and that spontaneous liabilities will increase by $1 million automatically. The firm currently pays out 50 percent of its net income to shareholders. Assuming that all assets and current liabilities are expected to grow with sales, how much in additional funds will Goldilochs need from external sources to fund the expected growth?

Multiple Choice

$1,750,000

$2,500,000

$1,250,000

$2,250,000