A Times Interest Earned Ratio of 5

question 35

Multiple Choice

A times interest earned ratio of 5.0 indicates that the firm:

• A)Pays 5 times its earnings in interest expense
• B)Earns significantly more than its interest obligations
• C)Has interest expense equal to 5 percent of EBIT
• D)Has low tax liability

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