The Raattama Corporation had sales of $3.5 million last year, and it earned a 5% return, after taxes, on sales. Recently, the company has fallen behind in its accounts payable. Although its terms of purchase are net 30 days, its accounts payable represent 60 days purchases. The companys treasurer is seeking to increase bank borrowings in order to become current in meeting its trade obligations (that is, to have 30 days payables outstanding). The companys balance sheet is as follows (in thousands of dollars) Cash $100 Accounts Payable $600 Accounts receivable 300 Bank loans 700 Inventory 1,400 Accruals 200 Current Assets $1,800 Current Liabilities $1,500 Land and Buildings 600 Mortgage on real estate 700 Equipment 600 Common Stock 300 Retained Earnings 500 Total Assets $3,000 Total Liabilities & Equity $3,000 a. How much bank financing is needed to eliminate the past-due accounts payable? b. Would you as the bank loan officer make the loan? Why or why not?