Company a Capitalized $100 in Interest Costs During the Year

question 98

Multiple Choice

Company A capitalized $100 in interest costs during the year. Times interest earned ratio, after necessary adjustments, for Company A is:

• A) 3.5
• B) 2.8
• C) 2.0
• D) 1.2

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