At year-end 2016, total assets for Arrington Inc. were $1.5 million and accounts payable were $335,000. Sales, which in 2016 were $2.6 million, are expected to increase by 20% 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 $475,000 in 2016, and retained earnings were $330,000. Arrington plans to sell new common stock in the amount of $160,000. The firm's profit margin on sales is 4%; 35% of earnings will be retained. What were Arrington's total liabilities in 2016

Required: 1-a. the marketing manager argues that a $5,000 increase in the monthly advertising budget would increase monthly sales by $9,000. calculate the increase or decrease in net operating income. 1-b. should the advertising budget be increased ? yes no hintsreferencesebook & resources hint #1 check my work 8.value: 1.00 pointsrequired information 2-a. refer to the original data. management is considering using higher-quality components that would increase the variable expense by $2 per unit. the marketing manager believes that the higher-quality product would increase sales by 10% per month. calculate the change in total contribution margin. 2-b. should the higher-quality components be used? yes no