The Times-Interest-Earned Ratio Measures the Number of Times That Operating

question 43

True/False

The times-interest-earned ratio measures the number of times that operating income can pay interest expense.

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Definitions:

Marginal External Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service that is borne by society but is not considered by the produce.

Marginal Social Cost

The total cost to society of producing an additional unit of a good or service, including both the private costs and any external costs.

Oil Refinement

The industrial process of transforming crude oil into usable products including fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals.

Pollution

The contamination of the natural environment, which can lead to harmful effects on ecosystems and human health.