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The following tables summarize the 2022 income statement and end-year balance sheet of Drake’s Bowling Alleys. Drake’s financial manager forecasts a 10% increase in sales and costs in 2023. The ratio of sales to average assets is expected to remain at 0.40. Interest is forecasted at 5% of debt at the start of the year.

INCOME STATEMENT, 2022
(Figures in $ thousands)
Sales $ 1,000 (40% of average assets)a
Costs 750 (75% of sales)
Interest 25 (5% of debt at start of year)b
Pretax profit $ 225
Tax 90 (40% of pretax profit)
Net income $ 135
a Assets at the end of 2021 were $2,400,000.
b Debt at the end of 2021 was $500,000.

BALANCE SHEET, YEAR-END 2022
(Figures in $ thousands)
Assets $ 2,600 Debt $ 500
Equity 2,100
Total $ 2,600 $ 2,600
a.) What is the implied level of assets at the end of 2023?
Note: Enter your answer in thousands.
b.) If the company pays out 50% of net income as dividends, how much cash will Drake's need to raise in the capital markets in 2023?
Note: Enter your answer in thousands.
c.)If Drake's is unwilling to make an equity issue, what will be the debt ratio at the end of 2023?
Note: Round your answer to 2 decimal places.

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