________ Is a Measure That Indicates a Firm's Ability to Meet

question 51

Multiple Choice

________ is a measure that indicates a firm's ability to meet the annual interest obligations on its outstanding debt. 

• A)Times-interest-earned (TIE) ratio
• B)Degree of operating leverage (DOL)
• C)Debt/assets ratio
• D)Dividend payout ratio
• E)Current ratio

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcer

A naturally reinforcing stimulus, like food or water, that satisfies a basic biological need.

Variable-Ratio

A reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it highly effective in maintaining behavior.

Fixed-Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification.

Stimulus Generalization

The psychological phenomenon whereby a response to a specific stimulus becomes associated with other stimuli, leading to a similar response.