[Solved] What is the number one use of the Internet as measured by the number of hits,the number of websites,or the amount of money spent? A) dating B) social networking C) pornography D) information gathering/learning Horizontal Analysis: A financial analysis technique that evaluates changes in financial statement items over a series of accounting periods, showcasing trends and growth patterns. Times Interest Earned: Measures a company’s ability to meet interest payments as they come due; computed by dividing the sum of net income, interest expense, and income tax expense by interest expense. Income Statement: Financial statement that reports a company's financial performance over a specific accounting period, detailing revenues, expenses, and net income or loss. Interest Expense: The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds over a period of time.