Debtors Are Interested in the Times Interest Earned Ratio Because

question 76

Multiple Choice

Debtors are interested in the times interest earned ratio because they want to

• A) know what rate of interest the corporation is paying
• B) have adequate protection against a potential drop in earnings jeopardizing their interest payments
• C) be sure their debt is backed by collateral
• D) know the tax effect of lending to a corporation

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Planning Budget

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