Based on the Below Figures, What Is the Interest Cover

question 17

Multiple Choice

Based on the below figures, what is the interest cover ratio?
$\begin{array}{lr} & £ 000 \\\text { Sales } & 15,000 \\\text { Gross Profit } & 5,000 \\\text { Operating Profit } & 3,000 \\\text { Finance Expense } & 500 \\\text { Profit Before Taxation } & 2,500\end{array}$

• A) 3 times
• B) 5 times
• C) 6 times
• D) 10 times

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