Which Ratio Measures the Number of Dollars of Operating Earnings

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which ratio measures the number of dollars of operating earnings available to meet each dollar of interest obligations on the firm's debt?

• A) fixed-charge coverage ratio
• B) times interest earned
• C) cash coverage ratio
• D) ROA

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