More on the AFN (Additional Funds Needed) equation Cold Duck Manufacturing Inc. reported sales of $775, 000 at the end of last year; but this year, sales are expected to grow by 6%. Cold Duck Manufacturing Inc. expects to maintain its current profit margin of 23% and dividend payout ratio of 15%. The firm's total assets equaled $425, 000 and were operated at full capacity. Cold Duck Manufacturing Inc.'s balance sheet shows the following current liabilities: accounts payable of $60, 000, notes payable of $25, 000, and accrued liabilities of $70, 000. Based on the AFN (Additional Funds Needed) equation, what is the firm's AFN for the coming year? -$142, 903 -$171, 484 -$135, 758 -$178, 629 A negatively assigned AFN (Additional Funds Needed) value represents: A shortage of internally generated funds that must be raised outside the company to finance the company's forecasted future growth A surplus of internally generated funds that can be invested in physical or financial assets or paid out as additional dividends A point at which the funds generated within the firm equal the demands for funds to finance the firm's future expected sales requirements Because of its excess funds, Cold Duck Manufacturing Inc. is thinking about raising its dividend payout ratio to satisfy shareholders. What percentage of its earnings can Cold Duck Manufacturing Inc. pay to shareholders without needing to raise any external capital