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Cold Goose Metal Works Inc.’s income statement reports data for its first year of operation. The firm’s CEO would like sales to increase by 25% next year.
1. | Cold Goose is able to achieve this level of increased sales, but its interest costs increase from 10% to 15% of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). |
2. | The company’s operating costs (excluding |
3. | The company’s tax rate remains constant at 40% of its pre-tax income or earnings before taxes (EBT). |
4. | In Year 2, Cold Goose expects to pay $100,000 and $1,195,950 of preferred and common stock dividends, respectively. |
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