The Number of Times Interest Expense Is Earned Is Computed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The number of times interest expense is earned is computed as

• A) net income plus interest expense, divided by interest expense
• B) income before income tax plus interest expense, divided by interest expense
• C) net income divided by interest expense
• D) income before income tax divided by interest expense

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