A Times Interest Earned Ratio Indicates That

question 5

Multiple Choice

A times interest earned ratio indicates that:

• A)preferred stock has no maturity date.
• B)the debt will never become due.
• C)the firm will be able to repay the principal when due.
• D)the principal can be refinanced.
• E)none of the answers are correct.

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