An Increase in ________ Will Decrease the Times-Interest-Earned Ratio

question 107

Multiple Choice

An increase in ________ will decrease the times-interest-earned ratio.

• A) the tax rate
• B) gross profit
• C) interest expense
• D) common stock

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