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At year-end 2019, total assets for Arrington Inc. were $1.8 million and accounts payable were $425,000. Sales, which in 2019 were $2.90 million, are expected to increase by 30% in 2020. 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 2019, and retained earnings were $445,000. Arrington plans to sell new common stock in the amount of $95,000. The firm's profit margin on sales is 7%; 45% of earnings will be retained.