Which of the Following Will Increase a Firm's Times Interest

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase a firm's times interest earned ratio?

• A) An increase in debt
• B) A decrease in cost of goods sold
• C) An increase in interest expense
• D) A decrease in net income

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Definitions:

Environment

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Reinforcer

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Radical Behaviorists

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