48. What are the main elements of working capital? Inventories, accounts receivable, cash, mortgages payable and revolving lines of credit. (b) Inventories, accounts receivable, cash, bonds payable and revolving lines of credit. Equipment, accounts receivable, cash, accounts payable and revolving lines of credit (d) Inventories, accounts receivable, equipment, accounts payable and revolving lines of credit. Inventories, accounts receivable, cash, accounts payable and revolving lines of credit Which of the following combination of factors may affect a firm's investment in working capital? (a) (b) (c) Interest rates, market demand, executive compensation, and the state of the economy. Interest rates, market demand, the seasons, and the state of the economy. Interest rates, market demand, the weather, and the state of the economy. Interest rates, market demand, the political environment, and the state of the economy. Interest rates, market demand, new high tech inventions, and the state of the economy. (d) (e) Which of the following is the best way to reduce a company's losses due to bad debts? (a) (b) (c) Increase sales volume by lowering their prices to make their products more affordable. Do not grant credit to companies that use a bank overdraft as a source of financing. Manage the accounts payable so that they become an automatic source of financing. Direct more customers to purchase from their on-line website using PayPal. Press the customer for immediate payment when the customer exceeds its terms of credit (d) (e)