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At year-end 2018, total assets for Arrington Inc. were $1.5 million and accounts payable were $430,000. Sales, which in 2018 were $2.50 million, are expected to increase by 25% in 2019. Total assets and accounts payable are proportional to sales, and that relationship will be maintained; that is, they will grow at the same rate as sales. Arrington typically uses no current liabilities other than accounts payable. Common stock amounted to $400,000 in 2018, and retained earnings were $415,000. Arrington plans to sell new common stock in the amount of $60,000. The firm's profit margin on sales is 5%; 40% of earnings will be retained.