Andrew's Specialty Store has sales of $200,000, net income of $18,500, total assets of $300,000, and total equity of $250,000. The firm paid $7,400 in dividends and maintains a constant dividend payout ratio. Currently, they are operating at full capacity. All costs and assets vary directly with sales. The firm does not want to obtain any additional external equity. At the sustainable rate of growth, how much new total debt must the firm acquire?

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The Answer of Andrew's Specialty Store has sales of $200,000, net income of $18,500, total assets of $300,000, and total equity of $250,000. The firm paid $7,400 in dividends and maintains a constant dividend payout ratio. Currently, they are operating at full capacity. All costs and assets vary directly with sales. The firm does not want to obtain any additional external equity. At the sustainable rate of growth, how much new total debt must the firm acquire?

Andrew's Specialty Store Has Sales of $200,000, Net Income of $18,500