The Interest Coverage Ratio

question 15

Multiple Choice

The interest coverage ratio

• A)indicates how many times a firm's net income will cover its interest expense and any principal payments that are due.
• B)indicates how many times a firm's operating profit will cover its interest expense and any principal payments that are due.
• C)indicates how many times a firm's operating profit will cover its interest expense.
• D)indicates how many times a firm's net income will cover its interest expense.

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