1.Aspero, Inc., has sales of approximately $500,000 per year. Aspero requires a short-term loan of $100,000 to finance its working capital requirements. Two banks are considering Aspero's loan request but each bank requires certain minimum conditions be satisfied. Bank America requires at least a 25% gross margin on sales, and Bank Boston requires a 2:1 current ratio. The following information is available for Aspero for the current year:

Sales returns and allowances are 10% of sales.

Purchases returns and allowances are 2% of purchases.

Sales discounts are 2% of sales.

Purchase discounts are 1% of purchases.

Ending inventory is $138,000.

Cash is 10% of accounts receivable.

Credit terms to Aspero's customers are 45 days.

Credit terms Aspero receives from its suppliers are 90 days.

Purchases for the year are $400,000.

Ending inventory is 38% greater than beginning inventory.

Accounts payable are the only current liability.

Required:Assess whether Aspero, Inc., meets the credit constraint for a loan from either or both banks. Show computations.