Tweedle Corporation's most recent balance sheet and income statement appear below:Balance SheetDecember 31, Year 2 and Year 1(in thousands of dollars)AssetsYear 2Year 1Current assets:        Cash$140 $130   Accounts receivable, net 200  210   Inventory 150  180   Prepaid expenses 20  20 Total current assets 510  540 Plant and equipment, net 950  910 Total assets$ 1,460 $ 1,450        Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity      Current liabilities:        Accounts payable$130 $150   Accrued liabilities 70  70   Notes payable, short term 70  60 Total current liabilities 270  280 Bonds payable 170  190 Total liabilities 440  470 Stockholders' equity:        Common stock, $1 par value 200  200  

Additional paid-in capital 320  320   Retained earnings 500  460 Total stockholders' equity 1,020  980 Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$ 1,460 $ 1,450 Income StatementFor the Year Ended December 31, Year 2(in thousands of dollars)Sales (all on account)$1,190 Cost of goods sold 710 Gross margin 480 Selling and administrative expense 226 Net operating income 254 Interest expense 25 Net income before taxes 229 Income taxes (30%) 69 Net income$  160 The times interest earned ratio for Year 2 is closest to:

A. 10.16
B. 14.51
C. 9.16
D. 6.40


Answer: A

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