Alpha Computer Company applies for an LC from Small Business Bank to import 15,000 component parts from its suppliers in Taiwan for the next 12 months. The component parts for each computer costs USD120. LC required lead time is 30 days and goods take 15 days to arrive. Alpha Computer requires 18 days to assemble the parts into a computer which can then be sold to its customers. a What type and amount of total LC line requirements would Small Business Bank provide Alpha Computer Company and what will be the associated validity period (in terms of days)? (hint: provide time limit also)? b. What type and amount of sub-limits would Small Business Bank offer Alpha Computers Company and what will be associated validity period (in terms of days)?

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