Company additional funds needed for the coming year


Problem: The Candy Company sales are forecasted to increase from $1000 in 2005 to $2000 in 2006. Here is the December 31, 2005, balance sheet:

Cash                            $100    Accounts payable        $50

Accounts receivable       $200    Notes payable             $150

Inventories                   $200    Accruals                      $50

Current assets               $500    Current liabilities         $250

Net fixed assets              $500    Long term debt           $400

                                    Common stock                        $100

                                    Retained earnings                   $250

Total assets $1000               Total liabilities and equity $1000

The company's fixed assets were used to only 50 percent of capacity during 2005, but its current assets were at their proper levels. All assets except fixed assets increase at the same rate as sales, and fixed assets would also increase at the same rate if the current excess capacity did not exist. The company after-tax profit margin is forecasted to be 5 percent, and its payout ratio will be 60 percent.  What is the company’s additional funds needed (AFN) for the coming year? Ignore financing feedback effects.

Please show me how you get the answer; I have tried everything and can't get $360, but it is the correct answer.

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