The ratio of working capital to total capital investment for most chemical plants (except for non-seasonal based products) is in the range of __________ percent.
(A) 0.1 to 1
(B) 1 to 2
(C) 10 to 20
(D) 50 to 60

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) 10 to 20

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