Use the Following to Answer the Questions

question 206

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer the questions.
GE Transportation produces locomotive engines for sale in countries around the world.After looking at the total market for locomotive engines,the company found that different rail lines wanted engines.Major rail lines in the U.S.and South America wanted engines to haul heavy freight.Rail lines in Sweden and Germany were interested in a cleaner,greener locomotive engine.Rail lines operated by several Eastern European countries wanted locomotive engines for running short distances between cities in their own country.GE Transportation is currently manufacturing its GE 4400 for heavy freight,its Hybrid Eco-Engine,and its Dash 9,suited for shortline transport.
-Refer to Scenario 5.2.Suppose that GE Transportation decided to produce only locomotive engines for rail lines in the United States.The segmentation variable then would be

• A) geographic location.
• B) type of organization.
• C) market density.
• D) product use.
• E) customer size.

Comprehend the characteristics and accounting treatment of provisions and contingent liabilities.

Identify the nature of current liabilities and their impact on liquidity.

Distinguish between secured and unsecured notes, and their reporting in financial statements.

Analyze the effects of not recording a liability on financial statements.

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Definitions:

Times Interest Earned Ratio

The times interest earned ratio is a financial metric that measures a company's ability to meet its debt obligations based on its current earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

Default in Payment

Occurs when a borrower fails to make a loan payment on time as agreed upon in the loan agreement.

Gross Profit Rate

The percentage difference between a company's net sales and the cost of goods sold, indicating the efficiency of sales generation.

Sales Dollar

Refers to the total revenue generated from sales of goods or services, measured in dollars.