Simeon Industries is forecasting the following income
statement:
Sales
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$16,000,000
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Operating costs excluding
depreciation
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7,200,000
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EBITDA
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$ 8,800,000
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Depreciation
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1,000,000
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EBIT
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$ 7,800,000
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Interest
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2,500,000
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EBT
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$ 5,300,000
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Taxes (40%)
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2,120,000
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Net income
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$ 3,180,000
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The CEO would like to see higher sales and a forecasted net income
of $5,500,000. Assume that operating costs (excluding depreciation)
are 45% of sales and that depreciation and interest expenses will
increase by 15%. The tax rate will remain at 40%. What level of
sales would generate $5,500,000 in net income?
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Selected Answer:
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Answers:
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a.
$23,984,848
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b.
$20,919,177
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c.
$18,320,000
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d.
$18,845,000
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e.
$28,863,636
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