Problem: Abbreviated financial statements for Archimedes Levers are shown in table below. If sales increase by 10% in 2011 and all other items, including debt, increase correspondingly, what must be the balancing item? What will be its value?
Income Statement
Sales $4000
Costs, including interest 3500
Net income $500
Balance Sheet, Year-End 2010
2010 2009 2010 2009
Assets $3,200 $2,700 Debt $1,200 $1,033
Equity 2000 1667
Total 3200 2700 Total 3200 2700