The Operations Manager for a Local Bus Company Wants to Decide

question 24

Multiple Choice

The operations manager for a local bus company wants to decide whether he should purchase a small, medium, or large new bus for his company. He estimates that the annual profits (in $000) will vary depending upon whether passenger demand is low, moderate, or high, as follows.

-If he uses Bayes' decision rule,which size bus will he decide to purchase?

• A)Small
• B)Medium
• C)Large
• D)Either small or medium
• E)Either medium or large

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Definitions:

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the liquidity and operational efficiency of the business.

Total Assets

The sum of all current and long-term assets owned by a company, as represented on its balance sheet, indicating the resources it has at its disposal.

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Cost of goods sold as a multiple of average inventory.

Financial Statements

Documents that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.