A Times Interest Earned Ratio of 5 Indicates the Firm

question 11

Multiple Choice

A times interest earned ratio of 5 indicates 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% of EBIT.
• D) has a low tax liability.

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