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A seasonal plant's promoters have budgeted working capital at ten per cent of fixed capital, as for a continuous plant.

What is the risk?

  • A.The plant will run at too high a utilisation
  • B.A year's raw material is bought in one season
  • C.Working capital will be excessive
  • D.Fixed capital has been overestimated

Answer: B

Correct answer: A year's raw material is bought in one season

Ten per cent is a reasonable figure for a plant buying raw material steadily through the year. A seasonal plant must buy a year’s supply in one season and then hold the product as stock until it sells - so its working capital is far higher, and underestimating it is a common way for such projects to run out of money in their first year.

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