Asked by Ashley Friend on May 11, 2024

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Broch Corporation's income statement appears below: Broch Corporation's income statement appears below:   The company's times interest earned ratio is closest to: A)  4.87 B)  1.41 C)  3.16 D)  2.16 The company's times interest earned ratio is closest to:

A) 4.87
B) 1.41
C) 3.16
D) 2.16

Times Interest Earned

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to meet its interest obligations on outstanding debt from its operating income.

  • Assess company's profitability through net profit margin and times interest earned ratio.
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Ganesh BhureMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Times interest earned ratio = (Net income + Interest expense + Income tax expense) / Interest expense

= (200,000 + 60,000 + 120,000) / 60,000

= 3.16