The Times-Interest-Earned Ratio Is Calculated as ________

question 215

Multiple Choice

The times-interest-earned ratio is calculated as ________.

• A) earnings before interest and tax divided by interest expense
• B) profit before tax divided by interest expense
• C) net income divided by interest expense
• D) income tax expense plus interest expense divided by interest expense

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