Required:

a$.$ Evaluate your answer with figures taken from the question, explain why it is not

unusual for manufacturing companies to face a cash shortage when sales are

expanding very rapidly.

b$.$ Explain why PBL has not increased its net profit, despite the large increase in

sales between $2021$ and $2022.$

c$.$ Discuss ways in which PBL might seek to resolve its current funding problems, and

avoid the risks associated with overtrading.a$.$ Evaluate your answer with figures taken from the question, explain why it is not unusual for manufacturing companies to face a cash shortage when sales are expanding very rapidly. Level :V $(7$ marks$)$ b$.$ Explain why PBL has not increased its net profit, despite the large increase in sales between $2021$ and $2022.$ Level :V $(5$ marks$)$ c$.$ Discuss ways in which PBL might seek to resolve its current funding problems, and avoid the risks associated with overtrading. Level :V $(8$ marks$)$