The most recent financial statements for GPS, Inc., are shown here: Income Statement Balance Sheet Sales $22,300 Assets $120,000 Debt $43,600 Costs 15,800 Equity 76,400 Taxable income $6,500 Total $120,000 Total $120,000 Taxes (35%) 2,275 Net income $4,225 Assets and costs are proportional to sales. Debt and equity are not. A dividend of $1,660 was paid, and the company wishes to maintain a constant payout ratio. Next year's sales are projected to be $28,900.

Required: What is the external financing needed?

Multiple Choice

a. $27,258

b. $26,025

c. $28,492

d. $32,191

e. $210,928