ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

b. 1) Based on the analysis in part a., Deere has a pretty good liquidity cushion. It would be able to pay a loan of up $7.6 billion, if due in one year. 2) Additional contractual obligations of $4,839 in years 1–3 and $1,610 in years 3–5 are relevant to assessing whether Deere can repay a loan maturing in 5 years. ................
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