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Question
Explain the following as factors affecting the requirements of working capital:
Seasonal factors
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Solution
Working capital refers to current assets which help in day-to-day business operations.
Seasonal factors: A company selling seasonal products will require high working capital to meet higher sale, higher production, higher stock and more debtors. While a company selling goods throughout the season will require constant working capital which is low working capital spread throughout the season.
Peak season ⇒ High working capital
Lean season ⇒ Low working capital
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