Substituting EBITDA for EBIT When Computing the Times Interest Earned

question 43

Multiple Choice

Substituting EBITDA for EBIT when computing the times interest earned ratio will make the company appear

• A) more leveraged.
• B) less leveraged.
• C) more profitable.
• D) less efficient.

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