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Carlsbad Corporation's sales are expected to increase from $5million in 2018 to $6 million in 2019, or by 20%. Its assetstotaled $4 million at the end of 2018. Carlsbad is at fullcapacity, so its assets must grow in proportion to projected sales.At the end of 2018, current liabilities are $1 million, consistingof $250,000 of accounts payable, $500,000 of notes payable, and$250,000 of accrued liabilities. Its profit margin is forecasted tobe 3%.

1. Assume that the company pays no dividends. Under theseassumptions, what would be the additional funds needed for thecoming year? Write out your answer completely. For example, 5million should be entered as 5,000,000. Round your answer to thenearest cent.
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3. Why is this AFN different from the one when the company paysdividends?
   
   1. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level ofretained earnings, which would reduce the amount of assetsneeded.
   2. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level ofspontaneous liabilities, which would reduce the amount ofadditional funds needed.
   3. Under this scenario the company would have a lower level ofretained earnings, which would increase the amount of additionalfunds needed.
   4. Under this scenario the company would have a lower level ofretained earnings, which would decrease the amount of additionalfunds needed.
   5. Under this scenario the company would have a higher level ofretained earnings, which would reduce the amount of additionalfunds needed.