QUESTION $1$

"Use Table $1$ and the following information on Company $x$ to perform a pro$-$forma financial modeling using a percentage sales method, and answers the next questions. Note: When applying the percentage sales method, you should assume that the $2023$ percentage values with respect to sales of the $($i$)$ costs except depreciation, $($ii$)$ depreciation, $($iii$)$ cash and equivalents, $($iv$)$ accounts receivable, $($v$)$ inventories, $($vi$)$ property, plant and equipment, and $($vi$)$ accounts payable will remain equal to those percentages of $2022.$ Sales in $2023$ are expected to grow at a rate of $10\%,$ with respect to the values of $2022.$ Assume also that the total values in $2023$ of interest expense and debt will not change from its $2022$ values; income tax will remain at $3\%$ of the Pretax Income; and that Company $x$ initially plans to payout $35\%$ of its net income to its shareholders. ${?}^{******k}$ Insert TABLE $1$ here What is the forecasted value of sales for $2023?$ Express the numerical terms of your answer completely. For example: If your answer is one million dollars, write: $1000000."$

QUESTION $2$

"What is the forecasted value of EBITDA for $2023?$ Express the numerical terms of your answer completely. For example: If your answer is one million dollars, write: $1000000."$

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