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At year-end 2016, total assets for Arrington Inc. were $2 million and accounts payable were $430,000. Sales, which in 2016 were $2.6 million, are expected to increase by 15% in 2017. 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 $390,000 in 2016, and retained earnings were $230,000. Arrington plans to sell new common stock in the amount of $140,000. The firm's profit margin on sales is 6%; 45% of earnings will be retained.