The Following Information Is Taken from the Financial Statements of Lopez

question 105

Multiple Choice

The following information is taken from the financial statements of Lopez Company: Which of the following is closest to the company's Times Interest Earned ratio?

• A)19.2
• B)4.7
• C)15.0
• D)18.2

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