The Fixed-Charge Coverage Ratio Includes All of the Following in the Denominator

question 41

Multiple Choice

The fixed-charge coverage ratio includes all of the following in the denominator EXCEPT ____ .

• A) lease payments
• B) preferred dividends before tax
• C) Before-tax sinking fund
• D) common stock dividends

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